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.
The worst 1997 Ultimate Advantage problems
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- Tires1
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- Tires1
Recalls 2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 should contact norcold service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005 or winnebago at 641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 02V276006 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V378000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ultimate Advantage 1
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What 1997 Ultimate Advantage owners say
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Is the 1997 Ultimate Advantage reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Ultimate Advantage, fewer than a typical Advantage model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ultimate Advantage?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ultimate Advantage have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and suspension.
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