1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
The 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA OWNERS HAS IDENTIFIED NUMEROUS OTHER INSTANCES OF AXLE END-PIECE CRACKING OR DETACHMENT. UPDATED 2/12/14*CN
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA OWNERS HAS IDENTIFIED NUMEROUS OTHER INSTANCES OF AXLE END-PIECE CRACKING OR DETACHMENT. UPDATED 2/12/14*CN
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA OWNERS HAS IDENTIFIED NUMEROUS OTHER INSTANCES OF AXLE END-PIECE CRACKING OR DETACHMENT. UPDATED 2/12/14*CN
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA OWNERS HAS IDENTIFIED NUMEROUS OTHER INSTANCES OF AXLE END-PIECE CRACKING OR DETACHMENT. UPDATED 2/12/14*CN
Safety Rating for the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO RIALTA
- 1996 WINNEBAGO RIALTA — 2 complaints
- 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA (current)
- 1998 WINNEBAGO RIALTA — 4 complaints
- 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA — 2 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints