Itasca Meridian 2010
Model Meridian made in 2010 by Itasca got 15 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and suspension. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V566000 | Winnebago Industries Inc. | from 06/18/2010 to 11/17/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1521 | MFR | Winnebago Industries, Inc | 12/06/2012 | 12/10/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 winnebago journey and tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 itasca meridian and ellipse motorhomes, manufactured june 18, 2010, through november 17, 2011. the chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks north america will be conducting the recall on behalf of winnebago industries. daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall is expected to begin on january 28, 2013. owners should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or daimler trucks at 1-503-745-6910. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian rv. the contact was driving 60 mph when the rear passenger side awning slide cover started to detach from the motor home. the windshield wipers were also inoperable. in addition, the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis were missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were screws missing from the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield. the manufacturer was notified of the failures who informed the contact to call the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian rv. the contact was driving 60 mph when the rear passenger side awning slide cover started to detach from the motor home. the windshield wipers were also inoperable. in addition, the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis were missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were screws missing from the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield. the manufacturer was notified of the failures who informed the contact to call the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. kmj | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian motor home. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the motor home passenger side rear awning slide cover started swing off of the motor home. the windshield wiper linkages was inoperable. the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis was also missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were screws missing form the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield but the contact had to pay for all these repairs. the manufacturer was notified who informed her to contact the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. mw | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian rv. the contact was driving 60 mph when the rear passenger side awning slide cover started to detach from the motor home. the windshield wipers were also inoperable. in addition, the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis were missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were screws missing from the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield. the manufacturer was notified of the failures who informed the contact to call the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. kmj | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian motor home. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the motor home passenger side rear awning slide cover started swing off of the motor home. the windshield wiper linkages was inoperable. the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis was also missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were screws missing form the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield but the contact had to pay for all these repairs. the manufacturer was notified who informed her to contact the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. mw | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian rv. the contact was driving 60 mph when the rear passenger side awning slide cover started to detach from the motor home. the windshield wipers were also inoperable. in addition, the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis were missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were screws missing from the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield. the manufacturer was notified of the failures who informed the contact to call the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian rv. the contact was driving 60 mph when the rear passenger side awning slide cover started to detach from the motor home. the windshield wipers were also inoperable. in addition, the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis were missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were screws missing from the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield. the manufacturer was notified of the failures who informed the contact to call the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. kmj | |||
| 04/14/2012 | 7900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 itasca meridian motor home. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the motor home passenger side rear awning slide cover started swing off of the motor home. the windshield wiper linkages was inoperable. the bolts that attached the housing to the chassis was also missing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were screws missing form the side rear awning. the dealer repaired the bolts on the awning, the chassis and the windshield but the contact had to pay for all these repairs. the manufacturer was notified who informed her to contact the insurance company and file a claim. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 7,900. mw | |||