Recall 02V153000: 2002 Rialta Rialta and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 12, 2002

Manufacturer

Winnebago industries, inc.

Potentially affected

229vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Itasca Sunstar0 complaints
• 2002 Rialta Rialta4 complaints
• 2002 Winnebago 222FD1 complaints
• 2002 Winnebago Vista3 complaints