Rialta Rialta 2004

Model Rialta made in 2004 by Rialta got 3 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, seat belts and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts.

Model 2004

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
04V358000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 08/02/2002 to 08/29/2003V (Vehicle)5645MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.07/19/200407/20/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Corrective SummarySamsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 1-800-932-3837 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
03V405000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/01/2000 to 10/31/2003V (Vehicle)15337ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/16/200310/22/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Corrective SummarySamsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
040204/15/200410007297Radiator fan damaged caused by improperly supporting the radiator assembly when repairs require the radiator to be pivoted forward. *tt06/09/2004

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
RQ07002WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.09/05/200701/04/2008ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE
 The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on four reportsalleging failure of an engine cooling fan in the subject vehicles.three of the complainants alleged the fan disintegrated and two of the three alleged the radiator was damaged as a result.the fourth complainant alleged that his vehicle experienced violent shaking and overheating.when the vehicle was inspected, it was noted that pieces of the fan were missing.all four vehicles were class c motor homes built on a volkswagen eurovan chassis.two of the vehicles are rialta models and two are vista models.based onadditional information received from volkswagen odi is upgrading this investigation toengineering analysis ea 08-002 for further study.
EA08002WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.01/04/200803/14/2008ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE
 The subject vehicles are built on a volkswagen eurovan chassis and are class c motor homes. on september 5, 2007, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as rq 07-002 after receiving four consumer reports of fan blade failure on model year 2002 winnebago rialta and vista vehicles.as a result of additional information received from volkswagen in response to rq 07-002, the investigation was upgraded to engineering analysis (ea) 08-002.the scope of the ea investigation was also expanded to cover model years 2001 through 2004 rialta and vista, 2002 through 2004 sunstar, and 2001 through 2003 eurovan.all of these vehicles utilize the same engine cooling fan.however, the winnebago vehicles are larger and heavier than the eurovan.as a consequence, the cooling fan would operate more frequently in the winnebago vehicles compared to the eurovan for the same on-road operating conditions.analysis of the available data concerning the problem experience indicates that it predominately affects the my 2002 winnebago models.winnebago accounts for 79% of all the reports, but represents only 23% of the total subject vehicle population.the majority of the winnebago reports are for the model year 2002 (64%).the data show a declining report trend, particularly for the 2002 winnebago.reports on the 2002 winnebago reached a high of 11 reports in calendar year 2005, dropping to three reports in 2006,two reports in 2007, and one report in 2008.an existing safety related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE
01/09/2004609/12/2003
 Problems with the propane furnace, which is faulty and quits working frequently. *ph the vehicle has been taken to the dealer six times but they have been unable to repair the vehicle. the consumer is especially concerned because he lives and sleeps in the vehicle during the week. *nm
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
04/03/20050312/04/2004
 Vehicle is a 2004 rialta motor home. the rear portion is manufactured by winnebago and the front by volkswagen. the problem concerns the front passenger side seat belt (supposedly a vw responsibilty). it consatntlt contracts creating an impossible situation for the wearer. three attempts at having vw fix this have resulted in their final position thaqt this is the way it was designed, and that i'll have to live with it. however it works like no other seat belt in the vehicle or any other that i have ever experienced in any other vehicle. repeated attempts to verify this design situation with vw of america have met with no response. if unchanged, this situation creates a potential safety hazard and discourages compiance with local seat belt requirements.*ak
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
04/19/2004101/24/2004
 Class c rv rear veiw mirrors were found inadequate to see rear of the vehicle. mirrors originally designed for vw eurovan, which is much smaller in length and width. *bf winnebago industries declined to replace the mirrors with a different style mirror. there is a blind spot in the driver side mirror which hides a vehicle parallel and to the left. the consumer stated that there is no seat adjustment to compensate for mirror placement and mirror adjustments do not correct the problem. the drivers side rear view mirror is mounted horizontally and requires a downward and sideward movement of the consumers head to facilitate an adequate view to the rear. the consumer suggests larger sized vertical mirrors would fix the problem. *tc

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