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There have been at least 12 separate NHTSA recalls affecting the Winnebago
Rialta. All but the 1998, 1999, and 2000 recalls on the cooling fans have listed
Winnebago Industries as the responsible manufacturer. The cooling fan recalls
listed Volkswagen of America as the responsible manufacturer. All Winnebago entries
relate to the Rialta model year where the Volkswagen entries relate to the EuroVan
model years.
If you think your vehicle may be covered by one of these recalls, contact Winnebago
Industries. Have your VIN available.
Call the
Auto
Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT to report safety defects
or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, highway or traffic safety.
There were additional documents available at one time on the
NHTSA web site but they were pulled before I could retrieve them. It is interesting
to note that the letter of demand from the NHTSA to VW cites civil fines at
$5,000 per day and $15,000,000 aggregate if full disclosure was not met. I'm
not sure of the exact timing but I believe that within a few days, VW "voluntarily"
ordered their own recall and replacement of the fans.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V081000
Component: TIRES
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1995 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 04/28/1998 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2830
Manufactured: 05/1994 - 01/1998 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES.
CERTAIN TIRES, WHEN INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES, CAN EXPERIENCE PREMATURE
TIRE DETERIORATION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE AND PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE, WILL REMOVE AND
REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH NEW TIRES AND NEW VALVE STEMS. THE FRONT TIRES
AND SPARE TIRE WILL BE THE SAME SIZE AS THE EXISTING TIRES. THE REAR TIRES
WILL BE SIZE 215/70R15C AND HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V081000
Component: TIRES
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1996 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 04/28/1998 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2830
Manufactured: 05/1994 - 01/1998 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES.
CERTAIN TIRES, WHEN INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES, CAN EXPERIENCE PREMATURE
TIRE DETERIORATION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE AND PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE, WILL REMOVE AND
REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH NEW TIRES AND NEW VALVE STEMS. THE FRONT TIRES
AND SPARE TIRE WILL BE THE SAME SIZE AS THE EXISTING TIRES. THE REAR TIRES
WILL BE SIZE 215/70R15C AND HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V191000
Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:
RESTRAINT: BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1996 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 10/17/1996 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
84
Manufactured: 01/1996 - 03/1996 |
Defect Summary:
THE SEAT BELT "D" RING SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE TWO COMPANION SEATS (SEATS
BEHIND THE DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER SEATS) WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Consequence Summary:
IN ITS PRESENT LOCATION, THE SUPPORT BRACKET IS NOT ATTACHED TO A STRUCTURAL
MEMBER AND CAN SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNTING DURING AN ACCIDENT INCREASING
THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT
"D" RING SUPPORT BRACKET IN THE CORRECT LOCATION.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V208000
Component: EQUIPMENT: OTHER
PIECES: AUXILIARY GENERATOR
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: WINNEBAGO |
Recall Date: 10/30/1996 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
47
Manufactured: 04/1996 - 08/1996 |
Defect Summary:
THE GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE GENERATOR WAS
NOT ROUTED OR CLAMPED PROPERLY AND COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE
EXHAUST.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE AND ALLOW GAS TO BE RELEASED
WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THIS CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL HOSE WHICH WILL BE REROUTED AND CLAMPED
AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST GIVING THE HOSE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V081000
Component: TIRES
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 04/28/1998 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2830
Manufactured: 05/1994 - 01/1998 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES.
CERTAIN TIRES, WHEN INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES, CAN EXPERIENCE PREMATURE
TIRE DETERIORATION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE AND PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE, WILL REMOVE AND
REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH NEW TIRES AND NEW VALVE STEMS. THE FRONT TIRES
AND SPARE TIRE WILL BE THE SAME SIZE AS THE EXISTING TIRES. THE REAR TIRES
WILL BE SIZE 215/70R15C AND HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V258000
Component: LIGHTING: LAMP OR
SOCKET: TAIL LIGHTS
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 12/30/1996 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
41
Manufactured: 11/1996 - 11/1996 |
Defect Summary:
THE TAIL LIGHT USED ON THESE VEHICLES WAS NOT CERTIFIED FOR THE UNITED
STATES.
Consequence Summary:
THE PHOTOMETRICS OF THE EUROPEAN TAIL LIGHT USED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY
NOT BE THE SAME AS ON THE UNITED STATES VERSION RESULTING IN A DIFFERENCE
IN LIGHTING ABILITY.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V061000
Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:
RESTRAINT: BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1997 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 04/25/1997 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
110
Manufactured: 08/1996 - 01/1997 |
Defect Summary:
A SPACER WAS OMITTED AT THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR POINT OF THE DRIVER
AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
Consequence Summary:
THE MISSING SPACER CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SYSTEM TO FAIL IN THE
EVENT OF A CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SPACER.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V081000
Component: TIRES
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 1998 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 04/28/1998 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2830
Manufactured: 05/1994 - 01/1998 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES.
CERTAIN TIRES, WHEN INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES, CAN EXPERIENCE PREMATURE
TIRE DETERIORATION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO DEFLATE AND PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN RESULT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE, WILL REMOVE AND
REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH NEW TIRES AND NEW VALVE STEMS. THE FRONT TIRES
AND SPARE TIRE WILL BE THE SAME SIZE AS THE EXISTING TIRES. THE REAR TIRES
WILL BE SIZE 215/70R15C AND HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING.
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| NHTSA Action Number : PE03015 |
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A |
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN |
Model: EUROVAN |
| Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Year : 1998 |
| Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING
SYSTEM: FAN |
| Date Investigation Opened : April 15, 2003 |
| Date Investigation Closed : August 15, 2003 |
Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE)03-015
ON APRIL 15, 2003, BASED ON THREE REPORTS ALLEGING THAT FAN BLADES SEPARATED
FROM THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN. ALL THREE VEHICLES WERE WINNEBAGO
RIALTA CLASS "C" MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN CHASSIS. DURING
THE PE INVESTIGATION, VOLKSWAGEN PROVIDED 125 ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF FAN
FAILURES. THE ADDITIONAL REPORTS INCLUDED 107 REPORTS ON RIALTA VEHICLES
(ALL USING A SIEMENS MANUFACTURED COOLING FAN) AND 18 REPORTS ON EUROVAN
VEHICLES (15 USING SIEMENS FANS AND 3 USING BOSCH FANS). AN ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS INVESTIGATION (EA03-013) HAS BEEN OPENED FOR FURTHER STUDY.
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| NHTSA Action Number : PE03015 |
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A |
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN |
Model: EUROVAN |
| Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Year : 1999 |
| Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING
SYSTEM: FAN |
| Date Investigation Opened : April 15, 2003 |
| Date Investigation Closed : August 15, 2003
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Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE)03-015
ON APRIL 15, 2003, BASED ON THREE REPORTS ALLEGING THAT FAN BLADES SEPARATED
FROM THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN. ALL THREE VEHICLES WERE WINNEBAGO
RIALTA CLASS "C" MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN CHASSIS. DURING
THE PE INVESTIGATION, VOLKSWAGEN PROVIDED 125 ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF FAN
FAILURES. THE ADDITIONAL REPORTS INCLUDED 107 REPORTS ON RIALTA VEHICLES
(ALL USING A SIEMENS MANUFACTURED COOLING FAN) AND 18 REPORTS ON EUROVAN
VEHICLES (15 USING SIEMENS FANS AND 3 USING BOSCH FANS). AN ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS INVESTIGATION (EA03-013) HAS BEEN OPENED FOR FURTHER STUDY.
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| NHTSA Action Number : PE03015 |
NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A |
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN |
Model: EUROVAN |
| Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Year : 2000 |
| Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING
SYSTEM: FAN |
| Date Investigation Opened : April 15, 2003 |
| Date Investigation Closed : August 15, 2003
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Summary:
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE)03-015
ON APRIL 15, 2003, BASED ON THREE REPORTS ALLEGING THAT FAN BLADES SEPARATED
FROM THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN. ALL THREE VEHICLES WERE WINNEBAGO
RIALTA CLASS "C" MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN CHASSIS. DURING
THE PE INVESTIGATION, VOLKSWAGEN PROVIDED 125 ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF FAN
FAILURES. THE ADDITIONAL REPORTS INCLUDED 107 REPORTS ON RIALTA VEHICLES
(ALL USING A SIEMENS MANUFACTURED COOLING FAN) AND 18 REPORTS ON EUROVAN
VEHICLES (15 USING SIEMENS FANS AND 3 USING BOSCH FANS). AN ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS INVESTIGATION (EA03-013) HAS BEEN OPENED FOR FURTHER STUDY.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V153000
Component: EQUIPMENT: OTHER
PIECES: TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 06/13/2002 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
229
Manufactured: 01/2002 - 03/2002 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, AN IMPROPERLY MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH MAY HAVE
BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. THE TRAILER HITCH MAY NOT HAVE ALL
THE REQUIRED FASTENERS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR HOME.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE HITCH IS UTILIZED, IT COULD STRESS THE EXISTING FASTENERS. A CONDITION
COULD EXIST THAT WOULD SHEAR OR LOOSEN THE REMAINING FASTENER CAUSING THE
HITCH TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCH, AND IF NECESSARY, ADD OR REPLACE
THE MOUNTING HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 21, 2002. 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
WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V298000
Component: WHEELS: CAP: COVER:
HUB
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: RIALTA |
Recall Date: 10/01/2001 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
396
Manufactured: 02/2001 - 06/2001 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS 222FD, 222QD, AND 222HD). THE
WHEEL COVER CAN ROTATE WHILE MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE COVER ROTATES TO THE VALVE STEM, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT COULD
SHEAR THE VALVE STEM OFF, LEADING TO A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE. THIS
RAPID TIRE AIR LOSS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE,
POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER VALVE STEMS AND WHEEL COVERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION
BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. 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 WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V608000
Component: SEAT BELTS: FRONT:
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES,
INC. |
| Year: 2004 |
Make: WINNEBAGO |
Model: Multiple RV |
Recall Date: SEP 23, 2004 |
| Type of Report: Vehicle |
Potential Number of Units Affected:
6201
Manufactured: 02/2001 - 06/2001 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE
LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT
BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence Summary:
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY
RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2004.
OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
Notes:
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 92. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
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