NHTSA vehicle safety data

1997 Ultimate Advantage Recalls & Complaints

The 1997 Ultimate Advantage has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ultimate dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Ultimate Advantage. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1997 Ultimate Advantage owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Ultimate Advantage, describing incidents dated July 1, 2001.

Most-cited components

Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #566439 · Filed July 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, 10 MILES LATER THE RIGHT INSIDE TIRE BLEWOUT, THE TIRE DEALER STATED THE TIRES BLEW DUE TO BEING OVERWEIGHT OR UNDERINFLATED, CONSUMER LATER FOUND THAT THE CHASSIS HAD RV TIRES INSTEAD OF TRUCK TIRES WHICH HAVE A SOFTER SIDEWALL, THE TIRES…

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WINNEBAGO/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE

NHTSA #02V276006 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2002 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

Potentially affected: 631 vehicles

Vehicles built August 1, 1997 – June 30, 1999 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

WINNEBAGO/OVERLOADING

NHTSA #00V378000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice

Reported December 4, 2000 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 87 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 77 · Owners notified December 8, 2000 · Vehicles built October 2, 1998 – July 25, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1997 Ultimate Advantage. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ultimate Advantage.

Tires

ODI #566439

Incident: July 1, 2001 · Filed: July 8, 2002

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, 10 MILES LATER THE RIGHT INSIDE TIRE BLEWOUT, THE TIRE DEALER STATED THE TIRES BLEW DUE TO BEING OVERWEIGHT OR UNDERINFLATED, CONSUMER LATER FOUND THAT THE CHASSIS HAD RV TIRES INSTEAD OF TRUCK TIRES WHICH HAVE A SOFTER SIDEWALL, THE TIRES BLEWOUT AT 15000 MILES, MICHELIN 225/80R225, ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT. *SLC

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