NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Ultimate Freedom Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Ultimate Freedom has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ultimate dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Ultimate Freedom. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Ultimate Freedom owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Ultimate Freedom, describing incidents dated August 12, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10045298 · Filed
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
WINNEBAGO/ITR/HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATER
NHTSA #03V099000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported March 17, 2003 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 81 vehicles
Vehicles built April 2, 2002 – March 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THE SAFETY FEATURES DO NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY, THE HEATING SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE HEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Ultimate Freedom model years
Check your 2003 Ultimate Freedom VIN
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