Rialta Rialta 1997
Model Rialta made in 1997 by Rialta got 12 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seat belts and tires.
Model 1997
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 | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
96V258000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 11/08/1996 to 11/27/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 41 | 12/20/1996 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/27/1996 | 12/30/1996 | |||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began december 20, 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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
97V061000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/20/1996 to 01/16/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 110 | 04/11/1997 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/09/1997 | 04/25/1997 | |||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began april 25, 1997.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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
7SB0010201A | 02/22/2002 | 632447 | Subject regarding volkswagen eurovan chassis oil filter access improvement. *tt | 07/16/2002 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
9711079802H | 11/07/1997 | 54175 | Concerns of a possible engine operation problem on some vehicles. *yc | 03/30/1998 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
Fuel vapor fumes are in the passenger's compartment. manufacturer has been notified. *ak 25apr2001, the cause of the fumes is a modification done by winnebago on the fuel line, installed a feedline to generator,( gasket) consumer has retained part. determined by dealer. | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
12/24/1998 | 1 | 04/12/1998 | |
Brake light switch failed. *yc | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
04/01/2001 | 2 | 03/13/1998 | |
Gasoline fumes within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, as well as leakage of gas to the exterior of the vehicle. consequence of a deteriorated seal and breathtube which are integral part of the fuel tank. modifications made by winnegabo in order to provide fuel to the vehicle gas generator. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
Vehicle is designed with a sealed transmission unit, consumer can not check fluid level due to design flaw. mjs | |||
12/24/1998 | 1 | 04/12/1998 | |
Experiencing malfunctions when shifting gears. *yc | |||
TIRES | |||
08/16/2002 | 4 | 04/01/2097 | |
Tread separation and belt failure.*ak | |||
11 | 01/26/1998 | ||
I purchase a winnebago rialta rv in january of 1998. in june of that year i received a recall notice dated may 8,98 for the replacement of all 5 tires on the vehicle. | |||
07/26/1999 | 1 | 06/08/1997 | |
The two rear tire (continental general tres) on vehicle were replaced per the recall notice, but the two front tires were not replaced and the left front tire blewout while driving causing damage to the fender well and other surrounding parts. nlm | |||
1 | 06/08/1997 | ||
Right rear tire experienced blowout. nlm | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
05/21/2000 | 1 | 03/12/1998 | |
Recall 98v081, tire size 21570r15c, tires were replaced as a result of the recall. but, the new tire tread separated which could have caused a tire blowout. tires replaced by dealer. new tires cannot support the load of the vehicle even when significantly below gvwr. *ak *ml | |||
1 | 06/08/1997 | ||
Right front tire ply separated. nlm | |||
03/04/1998 | |||
While driving down the highway on dry pavement the tire blew out and stripped tread off the tire, leaving nothing but a little cord, causing the vehicle to skid, no impact occurred. minor injuries to one person. general tires was notified and replaced all tires with larger tires. *ak |