Recall 02V153000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2002-2002 RIALTA RIALTA
RECALL This recall affects up to 229 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V153000 |
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 229 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, AN IMPROPERLY MOUNTED TRAILER HITCH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. THE TRAILER HITCH MAY NOT HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED FASTENERS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR HOME.
Safety Consequence
IF THE HITCH IS UTILIZED, IT COULD STRESS THE EXISTING FASTENERS. A CONDITION COULD EXIST THAT WOULD SHEAR OR LOOSEN THE REMAINING FASTENER CAUSING THE HITCH TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCH, AND IF NECESSARY, ADD OR REPLACE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 21, 2002. 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 1-641-585-6939.
Related Recalls for RIALTA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V608000 | 2005 RIALTA RIALTA | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6,201 | |
| 04V107000 | 2000 RIALTA RIALTA | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2,563 | |
| 01V298000 | 2002 RIALTA RIALTA | WHEELS:HUB | 396 | |
| 98V081000 | 1997 RIALTA RIALTA | TIRES | 2,830 | |
| 97V061000 | 1997 RIALTA RIALTA | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 110 | |
| 96V258000 | 1997 RIALTA RIALTA | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 41 | |
| 96V191000 | 1996 RIALTA RIALTA | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 84 | |
| 03V405000 | 2003 RIALTA RIALTA | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 15,337 | |
| 04V358000 | 2003 RIALTA RIALTA | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 5,645 |