- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Ultimate Advantage Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Ultimate Advantage with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2002 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1996 has 0 and the 1998 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Advantage year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Ultimate Advantage problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1997 Ultimate Advantage recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Should this occur, one or more of the front axle components could fail increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will correct this overloading condition by replacing defective components including tires, where necessary.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1997 Ultimate Advantage
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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. *Slc
Ultimate Advantage: every year compared
All Advantage yearsQuestions about the 1997 Ultimate Advantage
Does the 1997 Ultimate Advantage have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Ultimate Advantage: recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2002); front (December 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ultimate Advantage?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Ultimate Advantage had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 8, 2002 and the latest on July 8, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Ultimate Advantage a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ultimate Advantage year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ultimate Advantage years have the most complaints?
1998 (6), 2004 (2), 1997 (1). See every Ultimate Advantage year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Ultimate Advantage has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data