Winnebago Winnebago 1999
Model Winnebago made in 1999 by Winnebago got 23 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, structure. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V091004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/1999 to 03/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3632 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/20/2001 | 05/17/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 7SB0079803A | 08/07/1998 | 603614 | Information on electrical design change to interlock system for slideout power switch for models with slideout room extensions. *yc | 02/26/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 7SB0019901A | 10/02/1998 | 602695 | Subject on generator fuel pickup tube extension on a number of 1999 f3 chassis. *yc | 01/07/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 7SB0029901A | 12/11/1998 | 603963 | Information on awning installations. *yc | 03/12/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 5 | |||
| When the parking brake fuse blows it locks the drive shaft, fuse has blown several times. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 34884 | 1 | |
| 1999 winnebago rialta cooling system fan failure. mr serious warping and stress cracks throughout the blade. one of the fans completely disintergreted another. the consumer has spent almost $2000.00 in repairs. please investigate problem. *cb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/07/1999 | 03/27/1999 | ||
| Vehicle cuts off / completely stops in rainy conditions. dealer states the engine is sucking rain into the air filter causing the engine to fail. *ak *yc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| 09/22/2000 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Found out about the recall on the norcold refrigerator by chance on a website catering to rv'rs, then checked norcold's website for details. noted they had also notified nhtsa about the recall. the problem is a potential leak/fire hazard while running the refrig on ac power. the recall specifies that the service center check for leaking cooling unit and if ok, then only replace the ac heating element. ours was replaced on 5 sep. however, on 22 sep the refrig started smelling and filling the interior of the motorhome with ammonia fumes, so it was shut off. the cooling unit had started leaking. now norcold treats the replacement of the cooling unit as a warranty issue, and not part of the original recall. talking to their customer service reps indicates they are experiencing more cooling unit failures, even after the ac heating element has been replaced. i think they should have replaced the heating element and suspect cooling unit together under the recall. it appears there may be numerous refrigerators on the road that have had the ac heating element replaced, but whose cooling units are still prone to leaking and pose a safety hazard. i have written norcold an email on this same issue. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/05/2001 | 1 | 01/12/1999 | |
| 23 gallon propane tank had a pin hole in the weld surrounding the relief valve on the bottom of the tank, the hole became exposed after the paint was removed by road grit, consumer had to leave tank on street because of the smell. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 06/06/2000 | |||
| Intermittently parking brake does not hold. problem was reported to manufacturer. chevrolet was trying to correct this problem. this is a winnebago, itasca. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes are weak(requires unacceptable long time to stop vehicle), brakes heat up,and produce smoke, consumer said model is ultimate freedom | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 04/28/1999 | ||
| Vehicle was delivered with detached wiring of the jacob brake which was non operational due to improper assembly. *mjs | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/23/2000 | 4 | 03/01/1999 | |
| There were 4 separate occasions of blowouts all in the rear tires. luckily the rear contains dual axle, so we able to maneuver safely off the road. each tire blowout was termed tread separation. the first two were covered by a tire road hazard contract, but upon the thrid and fourth blowout in a 3 month period, i was directed to go directly to firestone. they did replace the blown tires with the same new tire, but there is obviously a problem with the mfg. of the tire, and i have since replaced all of the tires with michelin, since my wife and children would not ride in the rv until i did so. i have attempted to contact firestone since the beginning of august, and have only received form letters, emails if any response at all. i have contacted ford, and they have indicated that firestone would have to address this. i am sending the body of a letter under separate email for more information. *ak (tiresize: lt225-75-1)( dot number: tire size: lt225-75-1 ) | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/06/2005 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Dt: 1999 sunseeker . the consumer stated the passenger outside rear tire disintegrated. there was steel coming out of the tire. the consumer insisted that tire has plenty of tread, and he kept proper tire pressure. he called firestdne, and they stated tires were under warranty for 6 years. there was tread separation between the sidewall and the tread. the tread was intact. *ak | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 03/07/2002 | 2 | 03/22/1999 | |
| Consumer stated recreational vehicle experienced 2 tire blowouts on 2 separate occasions, on the right and left rear dual wheels, the blowouts were caused by the valve stem extenders wearing against the wheel rims, after 3 years of travel, the valve stems wore through because of the rubbing on the wheel rim, once worn through, air pressure escaped instantly and subsequently, the tire blewout, both blowouts happened within a 3 week period.(winnebago chieftain, model number wkl36l, type mpv)*jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/31/2007 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 winnebago braze (na). the contact received two recall notices in september and october of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. he attempted to schedule an appointment with the dealer on both occasions to have the recall repaired. on october 31, 2007, he was informed that the part would be unavailable until january or february of 2008. the contact would like to know why he received two rushed recall notices when the repair cannot be performed for months. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date, engine size, recall number, and current mileage were unknown. | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 23872 | 14 | |
| Mechanical problems involving 200 rialta. *mr the a/c failed, the engine light had come on, the alternator had to be replaced, the transmission had to be replaced, while attempting to warm up the vehicle during the winter months to remove snow from the windshield, an electrical failure occurred at the ignition and the rv became filled with smoke, there were severe transmission knocks when the vehicle was accelerated uphill, when the vehicle was downshifted along with applying gas, the vehicle would jerk and the main ground broke loose from the frame due to corrosion, the radio was inoperative, the turn signals and brake lights were inoperative, both window controls were bad and the torque converter locked up and the clutch slipped. (model rv/rialta) *sc the front brakes were replaced. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Back up monitor for observing towed vehicles is not easily visible or accessable from the driver's seat due to design location. mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | |||
| The side window has a 1 3/8 inch horizontal line that separates the roll down windows and stationary upper window which causes visibility problems, almost resulting in collision. mjs | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Dt: the consumer states motor home had three tire blow out on t driver's side rear. this has happened in three days. the vehicle has not been inspected to see what was the problem with the vehicle. the blow outs occurred on the sidewall , and the dealer stated it was a zipper blow out. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | MECHANICSBURG | 17050 | CUMBERLAND VALLEY MOTORS | 717-697-9448 |
| PA | READING | SCHAFER RV | ||
| SC | GREENVILLE | 29607 | STEVE WHITE | 864 288 8300 |