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1998 Ultimate Advantage Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Ultimate Advantage has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 718 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 02V276006 2002-12-03 631 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

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.

SUSPENSION 00V378000 2000-12-04 87 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, ONE OR MORE OF THE FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THIS OVERLOADING CONDITION BY REPLACING DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIRES, WHERE NECESSARY.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
1
1fires1injuries
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2 blow outs (zipper) at inside dual right rear with in 3 weeks. Tires and motor home had been checked prior to each blow out and after and meets michelin standards for pressure and weight.”

TIRES · reported 2002-07-20

“The recall remedy is not fixing the problem. Consumer is still unable to steer or control their vehicle after the recall was done for the overloading. The manufacturer stated that "they did all they can do to fix the problem". Ts”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2002-06-15

“Recall oo v 378 000/over loading: replacement of larger tires on front, but smaller tires remain on rear. Asking nhtsa to share some light on this matter. *ak the manufacturer has changed the 2001 model and have the larger tires. *yh”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2001-02-07

“Body vin : 80q91a224220, recall 00v378000 done, vehicle no longer steers as before, steering wheel is 1/2 turned off, and sensitivity of steering wheel is not correct.*ak”

TIRES · reported 2001-01-22

“Relay for solenoid has malfunctioned four times since june 2000. Last incident occurred when consumer turned generator on ,and relay failed, causing a fire. Consumer was able to put fire out, but burned his hands in the process. Dealership has examined vehicle each time, and has failed to…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID · reported 2000-06-19

“Front end wanders all over the road. Manufaturer and dealer have been contacted trying to resolve the problem forl 2 years. Freightliner has offered to use a new part that may remedy the problem. But, part has never been used, and may add more problems. *ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.