Itasca Meridian 2005

Model Meridian made in 2005 by Itasca got 14 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
05V407000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/02/2002 to 08/12/2005V (Vehicle)136709/09/2005MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.09/14/200509/16/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.
Consequence SummaryThis can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will relocate the roof vent. the recall began on september 9, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 96.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
04V608000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 09/08/2003 to 04/30/2004V (Vehicle)620111/29/2004ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.12/18/200412/28/2004
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 92.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
08V223000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/01/2005 to 12/31/2006V (Vehicle)1699MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.05/19/200805/19/2008
Defect SummaryWinnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. the chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Consequence SummarySudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/07/201252000
 At 1:20pm a fire broke out in the main electrical box. a neighbor in the rv park saw smoke, called 911 and attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher. the toxic smoke from the insulation went into the interior of the rv through the bedroom floor, killing our dog and completely coating everything in the rv with black, smelly soot, even inside closed drawers and closets. the fire marshal's report found that a wire (approx 10 ga) shorted against a metal corner causing heat which set the insulation of a large wire bundle on fire. no evidence of mods or repairs were noted at the area of origin. report attached.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
08/07/201252000
 At 1:20pm a fire broke out in the main electrical box. a neighbor in the rv park saw smoke, called 911 and attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher. the toxic smoke from the insulation went into the interior of the rv through the bedroom floor, killing our dog and completely coating everything in the rv with black, smelly soot, even inside closed drawers and closets. the fire marshal's report found that a wire (approx 10 ga) shorted against a metal corner causing heat which set the insulation of a large wire bundle on fire. no evidence of mods or repairs were noted at the area of origin. report attached.