1997 Ultimate Freedom Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1997 Ultimate Freedom problems

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported December 3, 2002 · 631 vehicles affected

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

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported April 30, 2001 · 4,370 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1‑219‑266‑8330 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑6939.

Recall number 01V128004 · Recall details

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Is the 1997 Ultimate Freedom reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Ultimate Freedom.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ultimate Freedom?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ultimate Freedom have?

2 recalls, covering equipment and seat belts.

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