I have 5 electra ironman trailer tires made by hercules tires on my 35ft rv. I have suffered 3 catastrophic blowouts - one on each of the long trips I have taken. Each failure has occurred in the same manner - the sound of a cannon followed by instant flat. The result being a 8 inch hole blown clean through the steel belts and tread of the tire. I called hercules tires today, and they referred me to their canadian division, the former make of their tires. They refused to cover any portion of the three failures I've had to date, and the two remaining tires, one of which looks like the tread is beginning to separate. I also,still have the carcass from the third blowout for inspection. They comment was - the warranty period has expired, with no concern for safety, the potential of a defect in the tires or anything else. As I am sure I am not the only one still utilizing these tires, I cringe at the thought of a loaded rv, pulled by an underrated vehicle, having these types of uncontrolled blowouts. I have had three such occurrences - may of 2001, march of 2002, and december of 2002.
The worst 1997 Sportsmen 3003P problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires2
- Suspension1
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- Tires2
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Sportsmen 3003P 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This newsletter provides detailed instructions regarding winterization of Airstream travel trailers and...
- This newsletter talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining waste water tanks, and provides...
- The newsletter discusses the importants of cleaning and mainataining safety devices installed in Airstream...
- This installment talks about preparing their RV for the upcoming camping season
- This newsletter discusses how to prepare your RV for the upcoming camping season
- The communication explains the steps necessary to properly winterize and store your RV in colder climates.
What 1997 Sportsmen 3003P owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front right corner where manufacturer's id sticker sticker located showed gross weight 7000lbs on camper. While driving 30-35 MPH heard a noise and stopped to see, sway bar had broken. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated wrong tires on trailer for that weight. Contacted manufacturer about sticker,and manufacturer stated that new sticker was wrong for gross weight. Also, stated that title indicated gross weight was 10000 lbs.
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Questions about the 1997 Sportsmen 3003P
Is the 1997 Sportsmen 3003P reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Sportsmen 3003P, close to a typical 3003P model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Sportsmen 3003P?
Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Sportsmen 3003P have?
No recalls on record.
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