Ultimate Advantage (1996) – 02V276006

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Motor Homes Equipped With Norcold Refrigerator Cooling Units Model Numbers 442, 443, 452, Ev452, 453, 462, Ev462, 463, Ev463, 482, Ev482, 483, Ev483, 874, And 875. These Refrigerators Can Experience A Break Down In A Rubber Seal Within The Gas Valve. As The Rubber Seal Ages, A Leak May Occur, Allowing Propane Gas To Accumulate In The Burner Area.

Make Of Vehicle

ULTIMATE

Model Of Vehicle

ADVANTAGE

Year

1996

Recall Campaign Number

02V276006

Component Description

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Effect Of Defect

The Consequence Can Result In A Fire, Possibly Causing Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

Norcold Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Replacement Gas Valve Free Of Charge. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Norcold Service Center At 1-800-667-3005 Or Winnebago At 641-585-3535.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Winnebago Industries Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19970801

End Of Manufacture

19990630

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

631

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20021203

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard