- 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
1998 Ultimate Freedom Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Ultimate Freedom have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2002 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Freedom year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Ultimate Freedom 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.
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No complaints about the 1998 Ultimate Freedom yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ultimate Freedom: every year compared
All Freedom years1998 Ultimate Freedom vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ultimate Freedom | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1998 Ultimate Advantage | 6 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Ultimate Freedom
Does the 1998 Ultimate Freedom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Ultimate Freedom: 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.
How many complaints has the 1998 Ultimate Freedom had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Ultimate Freedom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ultimate Freedom 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.
What should I do if my 1998 Ultimate Freedom 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