2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
The 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, potentially affecting up to 21 vehicles.
Recall 04V018000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS, THE ANGLE OF THE HOSES FROM THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD CONTACT THE POSITIVE STUD ON THE STARTER.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE STARTER AND CAUSE IGNITION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REPLACE ON VEHICLES WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES AND 39MT DELCO STARTERS AT LEAST ONE OF THE 45 DEGREE FITTINGS WITH A 90 DEGREE FITTING AND ALSO REPLACE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE. THE VEHICLE HAS A 32 FOOT, 454 CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE AND MANIFOLD RUPTURED AT 12,700 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THE ENGINE WAS COLD AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. HE STATED THAT GALLONS OF GASOLINE POURED OUT LIKE A SMALL GARDEN HOSE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FUEL SYSTEM DESIGN INCLUDES THE RAIL WITH A METAL PIPE NEAR THE ENGINE AND THE FUEL HOSING WAS SECURED TO THE BELL HOUSING. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED TWO WEEKS AGO. THE DEALER AGREED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED. THE VIN AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,700.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ITASCA SUN CRUISER. THE MODEL LISTED WAS UNAVAILABLE IN THE DROP DOWN MENU AT THE TIME OF THIS COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE OR A SPARE TIRE RACK. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A PARTICULAR TYPE OF WRENCH IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO COME EQUIPPED WITH THESE FEATURES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD A FLAT TIRE AND COULD NOT CHANGE IT DUE TO THE MISSING EQUIPMENT. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE LACK OF PROPER EQUIPMENT IS A LIABILITY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE AND THE PROPER EQUIPMENT WERE INCLUDED, BUT INDEED THEY WERE NOT. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ITASCA SUN CRUISER. THE MODEL LISTED WAS UNAVAILABLE IN THE DROP DOWN MENU AT THE TIME OF THIS COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE OR A SPARE TIRE RACK. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE A PARTICULAR TYPE OF WRENCH IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSED TO COME EQUIPPED WITH THESE FEATURES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD A FLAT TIRE AND COULD NOT CHANGE IT DUE TO THE MISSING EQUIPMENT. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE LACK OF PROPER EQUIPMENT IS A LIABILITY IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE AND THE PROPER EQUIPMENT WERE INCLUDED, BUT INDEED THEY WERE NOT. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
Safety Rating for the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
- 1999 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2000 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2001 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2002 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 0 complaints
- 2003 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 1 complaint
- 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE (current)
Other ULTIMATE Models
- ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 4 total complaints