2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
The 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Upon the advice of fellow Rialta owners, I did an inspection of the rear axle. Upon inspection, I found a crack in the axle casting. This will lead to a catastrophic failure and severe injury or death. The rear axle was manufactured with a weak point and this is where the crack is forming. If the axle breaks at highway speeds, it put everyone on the road in danger. I have reported to fellow Rialta owners who have experience in this and they confirmed it was a crack and will fail. I sent pictures to a local RV shop who does work on my Rialta and they confirmed a welded gusset will need to be installed to reinforce the weak axle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, however, to avoid potential deaths, I will have the gussets installed by a local shop to reinforce the axle. This has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. There were no warnings or symptoms, just a proactive inspection on my part.
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND COMING TO A STOP I LOST MOST OF MY BRAKING ACTION. I LATER FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE TO THE LR CALIPER HAD SEPARATED. THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL CONTACT, IT JUST FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO RIALTA
- 1997 WINNEBAGO RIALTA — 4 complaints
- 1998 WINNEBAGO RIALTA — 4 complaints
- 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA (current)
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