Ultimate Freedom 2003
Model Freedom made in 2003 by Ultimate got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, diesel and latches/locks/linkages. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V099000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/02/2002 to 03/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 81 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/17/2003 | 04/03/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes equipped with international thermal research (itr)hurricane hot water heaters, the electronic control board may adversely affect safety features in some of the systems protecting against overheating and potential fire situation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the safety features do not shut down properly, the heating system can continue heating, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The defective electronic control board will be replaced. in the meantime, customers should turn the system off using the master on/off switch located on the side of the electronic control box which is adjacent to the heater. owners who take their motorhomes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact itr at 1-800-755-1272 or at winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1287 | 50 | 08/12/2003 |
| Entry door flies open while driving; diesel fumes enter rv while we are sleeping; front cap of rv separates from rest of vehicle; driver's side mirror loosens and swings 90 degrees from front to side of rv becoming useless. *la | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1287 | 50 | 08/12/2003 |
| Entry door flies open while driving; diesel fumes enter rv while we are sleeping; front cap of rv separates from rest of vehicle; driver's side mirror loosens and swings 90 degrees from front to side of rv becoming useless. *la | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1287 | 50 | 08/12/2003 |
| Entry door flies open while driving; diesel fumes enter rv while we are sleeping; front cap of rv separates from rest of vehicle; driver's side mirror loosens and swings 90 degrees from front to side of rv becoming useless. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 1287 | 50 | 08/12/2003 |
| Entry door flies open while driving; diesel fumes enter rv while we are sleeping; front cap of rv separates from rest of vehicle; driver's side mirror loosens and swings 90 degrees from front to side of rv becoming useless. *la | |||