2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
The 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint), Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint), and Structurebodyroof And Pillars (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM, potentially affecting up to 81 vehicles.
Recall 03V099000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 81 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: IF THE SAFETY FEATURES DO NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY, THE HEATING SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE HEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ULTIMATE FREEDOM
- 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 1999 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2000 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2001 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2002 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
- 2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM (current)
- 2004 ULTIMATE FREEDOM — 0 complaints
Other ULTIMATE Models
- ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE — 11 total complaints