2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN
The 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE:BODY, STEERING:COLUMN. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Aircontrolsfoot Controlvalve (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN, potentially affecting up to 21,872 vehicles.
Recall 10V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 18,461 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT...
Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING...
View full details →Recall 05V573000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 193 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
Consequence: THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KWIKEE STEP AND REPLACE THE STEP CONTROL UNIT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
View full details →Recall 05V496000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 152 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CINCH BOLT, WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN CONNECTS TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WAS IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BOLT THREADS BEING STRIPPED, CONCEIVABLY NOT PROVIDING A TIGHT JOINT.
Consequence: IF THE JOINT IS LOOSE, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SLIP OFF THE SPLINE SHAFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CINCH BOLT AND NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
View full details →Recall 05V407000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,367 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE ROOF VENT FOR THE OPTIONAL 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY LOCATED.
Consequence: THIS CAN ALLOW EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIALS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OI VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ROOF VENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
View full details →Recall 08V223000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 1,699 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 1,699 MY 2005-2009 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, TOUR AND ITASCA MERIDIAN AND ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON THE FREIGHTLINER XC CHASSIS. THE CHASSIS CONTAINS STEERING FILTERS THAT CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR...
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING INVOLVING A MOTOR HOME COULD BE A PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FILTERS WITH A LARGER FILTER (PLEASE SEE 07V570). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Aircontrolsfoot Controlvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE DISCOVERED A SEVERED WIRE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS ON WHICH OUR 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN MOTORCOACH IS BUILT. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE SHOWING THE BROKEN WIRE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY UNDER THE FLOOR. APPARENTLY THE GREASE FITTING ON THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS THE MECHANISM THAT SNAGGED THE WIRE. THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ARE IN "VERY" CLOSE PROXIMITY AND THERE IS NO SHIELDING OR PROTECTION FOR THE WIRING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CUSTOMER SUPPORT INDICATED THAT HAD BOTH WIRES BEEN SEVERED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE LOST BRAKING. *NM
I HAVE DISCOVERED A SEVERED WIRE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS ON WHICH OUR 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN MOTORCOACH IS BUILT. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE SHOWING THE BROKEN WIRE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY UNDER THE FLOOR. APPARENTLY THE GREASE FITTING ON THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS THE MECHANISM THAT SNAGGED THE WIRE. THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ARE IN "VERY" CLOSE PROXIMITY AND THERE IS NO SHIELDING OR PROTECTION FOR THE WIRING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CUSTOMER SUPPORT INDICATED THAT HAD BOTH WIRES BEEN SEVERED THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE LOST BRAKING. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
70070501 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TRIK-L START WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE CHASSIS BATTERY ANYTIME THE UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO 110V SHORE POWER AND THE BATTERY DISCONNECT ISIN THE ON POSITION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA MERIDIAN
- 2001 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 0 complaints
- 2002 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 0 complaints
- 2003 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 2 complaints
- 2004 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 6 complaints
- 2005 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 1 complaint
- 2006 ITASCA MERIDIAN (current)
- 2007 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 0 complaints
- 2008 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 0 complaints
- 2009 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 0 complaints
- 2010 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 2 complaints
- 2011 ITASCA MERIDIAN — 0 complaints
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