ULTIMATE FREEDOM 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V378000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ULTIMATE | FREEDOM | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-12-08 | 2000-12-04 | 2000-12-07 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-02 - 2000-07-25
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 77
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 87
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FRONT AXLE AND/OR FRONT TIRES CAN ENCOUNTER UNEQUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE LOADING DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE LOADING OR THE VEHICLE'S LEVELING DEVICE BECOMING IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, ONE OR MORE OF THE FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THIS OVERLOADING CONDITION BY REPLACING DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIRES, WHERE NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2000.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 WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
