2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
46
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT
The 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT, potentially affecting up to 1,237 vehicles.
Recall 22V616000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 1,237 vehicles affected
Defect: Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. (Pleasure Way) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Plateau FL, Rekon, Ontour 2.2, Ontour 2.0, Ascent and Tofino motorhomes. The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are only rated for 20 amps, which can overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.
Consequence: Overheating or melting of wiring increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will relabel the DCF4 circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Pleasure Way's customer service at 1-800-364-0189.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Pleasure Way Ascent RV built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis. The contact stated that while driving in a National Park he was notified by another motorist of a leak coming from the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the RV, it was discovered that diesel fuel was leaking from the vehicle and that a tubing underneath the vehicle was disconnected. The vehicle was towed to the local service center. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was contacted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V595000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and stated that the vehicle might have experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.
Safety Rating for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT
Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-A1598-006 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to reset the DCM3 module.
TSB-A1551-003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to replace the G12 module.
ToolsD — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to access and tighten the bolts on the AC motor.
TSB-A1240-010 — EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to address a squeak at the kitchen counter.
TSB-A1130-005 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to replace the DCM3 module.
DSC-A1092-003 — EQUIPMENT
Dealer service communication pertaining to a failed DCM3 module
TSB-A1083-003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to replace the AC current monitor.
TSB-A1009-009 — EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the adjustment of the latch/catch for the kitchen drawer.
TSB-A0962-006 — EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to relocate the solar panel to allow the Sirius radio to receive reception.
TSB-A0962-006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical service bulletin pertaining to the procedure to relocate the solar panel to allow the Sirius radio to receive reception.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PLEASURE WAY ASCENT
- 2016 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
- 2017 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
- 2018 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
- 2019 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
- 2020 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
- 2021 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT (current)
- 2022 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
- 2023 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
- 2024 PLEASURE WAY ASCENT — 0 complaints
Other PLEASURE WAY Models
- PLEASURE WAY PLATEAU — 18 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY EXCEL — 3 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY ONTOUR — 3 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY LEXOR — 2 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY LEXOR TS — 0 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY PLEASURE WAY — 0 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY PURSUIT — 0 total complaints
- PLEASURE WAY REKON — 0 total complaints