1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
The 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, potentially affecting up to 718 vehicles.
Recall 00V378000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 87 vehicles 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.
View full details →Recall 02V276006 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 631 vehicles 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 PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
- 1996 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE (current)
- 1998 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 6 complaints
- 1999 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2000 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2001 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2002 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
Other ULTIMATE Models
- ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 4 total complaints