- 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 Freedom Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Ultimate Freedom have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2004 for the pump.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Freedom year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 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
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No complaints about the 2004 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 years2004 Ultimate Freedom vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ultimate Freedom | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2004 Ultimate Advantage | 2 | 1 | C | 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 2004 Ultimate Freedom
Does the 2004 Ultimate Freedom have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ultimate Freedom: 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.
How many complaints has the 2004 Ultimate Freedom had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Ultimate Freedom a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 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 2004 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