Rialta Rialta 1996
Model Rialta made in 1996 by Rialta got 6 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, tires.
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V191000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/02/1996 to 03/29/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 84 | 08/30/1996 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/09/1996 | 10/17/1996 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note: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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V081000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/03/1994 to 01/08/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 2830 | 05/08/1998 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/21/1998 | 04/28/1998 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin may 8, 1998.owners who take their motor homes 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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 7SB0010201A | 02/22/2002 | 632447 | Subject regarding volkswagen eurovan chassis oil filter access improvement. *tt | 07/16/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 1 | 07/08/1996 | |
| A fire started in coach battery box. metal touching terminal started a spark. *ak *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/06/1996 | 3 | 08/09/1996 | |
| When filling up the vehicle after driving about (10) or (15) mph notices a strong odor of gasoline throughout the vehicle. dealer cannot find problem. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/14/1997 | 5 | 06/30/1996 | |
| Owner replaced all four tires twice prior to recall # 72. two front tires were replaced on 7/14//97. rear tires were replaced on 10/15/97. these tires were replaced in may of 98 under recall # 72. in may of this year, owner replaced two rear tires because the steel belts broke. front tires were replaced on september 1st of this year for the same reason. the tires were on a 1996, winnebago, rialta. tire size in the front p19570r15c, and the back tire size p21570r15. *ak both continental and winnebago tires are defective and the companies have been informed but neither copmany has taken any action yet. *yh | |||
| 07/26/1997 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure/blowout of continental tires prior to recall notice causing damage to vehicle, replacement tires may be defective also, recall repair completed however the tires that were previously replaced were refused to be replaced. mjs | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 3 | 01/31/1996 | |
| There have been 3 tire failures; 2 front tire tread separations, and 1 rear blowout . all 3 tires have been replaced by dealer, and tread separation is reoccurring. *ak tires are continental contrans, size p195/70r15, dot # lm8vetfk467. *slc | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 09/14/2005 | 32706 | 1 | 09/14/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph an odor emitted causing the carbon monoxide alarm to beep. when the contact inspected the vehicle, the right rear wheel housing was ruptured in several places. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the right rear wheel housing was replaced. | |||