- The problem
- On certain motorhomes built on spartan chassis, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.
- The risk
- This could result in close contact with the starter and cause ignition of hydraulic fluid which could result in injury and/or property damage.
- The fix
- Spartan is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace on vehicles with cummins isl engines and 39mt delco starters at least one of the 45 degree fittings with a 90 degree fitting and also replace the hose assembly. On isl and isc engines with 42mt delco starter, dealers will change one fitting at the rear of the hydraulic pump and re-route a hose. 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 spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Ultimate Advantage Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Ultimate Advantage with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2004 for the pump. For comparison, the 2003 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Advantage year, for its age
#364 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Ultimate Advantage problems
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2004 Ultimate Advantage recalls 1
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2 complaints about the 2004 Ultimate Advantage
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ultimate advantage. The vehicle has a 32 foot, 454 chassis. The contact stated that the fuel line and manifold ruptured at 12,700 miles. The vehicle was parked in the driveway and the engine was cold at the time of failure. He stated that gallons of gasoline poured out like a small garden hose. There were no injuries. The fuel system design includes the rail with a metal pipe near the engine and the fuel hosing was secured to the bell housing. The warranty expired two weeks ago. The dealer agreed that the fuel system failed. The vin and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 12,700.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 winnebago itasca sun cruiser. The model listed was unavailable in the drop down menu at the time of this complaint. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle without a spare tire or a spare tire rack. The vehicle is designed to accommodate a particular type of wrench in the rear of the vehicle. According to the owner's manual, the vehicle is supposed to come equipped with these features. As a result, the contact had a flat tire and could not change it due to the missing...
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equipment. He notified the manufacturer who stated that the lack of proper equipment is a liability in case of an emergency. At the time of purchase, the dealer stated that the spare tire and the proper equipment were included, but indeed they were not. The vin and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
Ultimate Advantage: every year compared
All Advantage yearsQuestions about the 2004 Ultimate Advantage
Does the 2004 Ultimate Advantage have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ultimate Advantage: pump (January 2004). 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 2004 Ultimate Advantage?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), fuel system (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Ultimate Advantage had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 13, 2007 and the latest on July 2, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Ultimate Advantage a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2004 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