Rialta Rialta 2001

Model Rialta made in 2001 by Rialta got 5 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2001

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
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).

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
VJ04/01/200410007004The radiator fans can be damaged if the proper tool is not used to hold the radiator assembly in the service position. service action to alert service personnel by affixing a radiator fan service position warning label in the engine compar05/21/2004
040102/06/200410006055Radiator fan damaged caused by improperly supporting the radiator assembly when repairs require the radiator to be tipped forward. *tt04/13/2004

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
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.
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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
1
 Over a month ago consumer received a recall letter regarding the cooling system fan. dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak
08/22/200314700111/04/2000
 Cooling fans (primary & secondary) of my 2001 winnabego rialta (2000 vw eurovan) was shattered during uphill climbing, caused overheat to the engine and possible hose/wiring damage. vehicle only has 15,000 miles, and several other users have had similar problems .http://garagepartner.com/rialtaboard/messages/msgs29971.html). *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
110/01/2000
 The gas and brake pedals are designed very close together and have been accidentally engaged at the same time. *mjs
STRUCTURE
06/08/20081
 2001 volkswagen chassis winnebago rialta motorhome vr-6 fiberglass panel fell and struck another vehicle while traveling on the highway. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 10240454)*jb updated02/24/10 *bf
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
110/01/2000
 The gas and brake pedals are designed very close together and have been accidentally engaged at the same time. *mjs

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CABALDWIN PARK91706ALTMAN'S WINNEBAGO16269601884