2021 Pleasure Way ASCENT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
13,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel System, Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
Fuel System, Diesel: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
2023: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Diesel leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11516266 · 2023-04-10 (April 10, 2023)
The contact owns a 2021 Pleasure Way Ascent RV built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis. The contact stated that while driving in a National Park he was notified by another motorist of a leak coming from the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the RV, it was discovered that diesel fuel was leaking from the vehicle and that a tubing underneath the vehicle was disconnected. The vehicle was towed to the local service center. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was contacted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11516266 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V616000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 2022-08-10 (August 10, 2022)
Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. (Pleasure Way) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Plateau FL, Rekon, Ontour 2.2, Ontour 2.0, Ascent and Tofino motorhomes. The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are only rated for 20 amps, which can overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.
Consequence: Overheating or melting of wiring increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will relabel the DCF4 circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Pleasure Way's customer service at 1-800-364-0189.
NHTSA campaign record ↗