CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Ultimate Advantage has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (3 reports).
1998 Ultimate Advantage recalls
Most common 1998 Ultimate Advantage problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
THE RECALL REMEDY IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER IS STILL UNABLE TO STEER OR CONTROL THEIR VEHICLE AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE FOR THE OVERLOADING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT "THEY DID ALL THEY CAN DO TO FIX THE PROBLEM". TS
2 BLOW OUTS (ZIPPER) AT INSIDE DUAL RIGHT REAR WITH IN 3 WEEKS. TIRES AND MOTOR HOME HAD BEEN CHECKED PRIOR TO EACH BLOW OUT AND AFTER AND MEETS MICHELIN STANDARDS FOR PRESSURE AND WEIGHT.
FRONT END WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. MANUFATURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED TRYING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM FORL 2 YEARS. FREIGHTLINER HAS OFFERED TO USE A NEW PART THAT MAY REMEDY THE PROBLEM. BUT, PART HAS NEVER BEEN USED, AND MAY ADD MORE PROBLEMS. *AK
RELAY FOR SOLENOID HAS MALFUNCTIONED FOUR TIMES SINCE JUNE 2000. LAST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN CONSUMER TURNED GENERATOR ON ,AND RELAY FAILED, CAUSING A FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT, BUT BURNED HIS HANDS IN THE PROCESS. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE EACH TIME, AND HAS FAILED TO CORRECTLY REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
RECALL OO V 378 000/OVER LOADING: REPLACEMENT OF LARGER TIRES ON FRONT, BUT SMALLER TIRES REMAIN ON REAR. ASKING NHTSA TO SHARE SOME LIGHT ON THIS MATTER. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAS CHANGED THE 2001 MODEL AND HAVE THE LARGER TIRES. *YH
1998 Ultimate Advantage questions
Does the 1998 Ultimate Advantage have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Suspension:Front. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ultimate Advantage?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Tires (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Ultimate Advantage has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.