1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
The 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM has received a total of 0 safety complaints 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.
Recalls for the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 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 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM.
Safety Rating for the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ULTIMATE FREEDOM
- 1996 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 1997 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM (current)
- 1999 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2000 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2001 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2002 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 4 complaints
Other ULTIMATE Models
- ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 11 total complaints