- The problem
- On certain motorhomes equipped with international thermal research (itr)hurricane hot water heaters, the electronic control board may adversely affect safety features in some of the systems protecting against overheating and potential fire situation.
- The risk
- If the safety features do not shut down properly, the heating system can continue heating, possibly resulting in a fire.
- The fix
- The defective electronic control board will be replaced. In the meantime, customers should turn the system off using the master on/off switch located on the side of the electronic control box which is adjacent to the heater. Owners who take their motorhomes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact itr at 1-800-755-1272 or at winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Ultimate Freedom Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Ultimate Freedom with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2003 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Freedom year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Ultimate Freedom problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Ultimate Freedom recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2003 Ultimate Freedom
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Entry door flies open while driving; diesel fumes enter rv while we are sleeping; front cap of rv separates from rest of vehicle; driver's side mirror loosens and swings 90 degrees from front to side of rv becoming useless. *La
Ultimate Freedom: every year compared
All Freedom years2003 Ultimate Freedom vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ultimate Freedom | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2003 Ultimate Advantage | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2003 Ultimate Freedom
Does the 2003 Ultimate Freedom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Ultimate Freedom: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2003). 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 2003 Ultimate Freedom?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), fuel system (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Ultimate Freedom had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 2, 2003 and the latest on November 2, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Ultimate Freedom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 45 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2003 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