1997 Rialta Rialta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1997 Rialta Rialta. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with continental general tires. certain tires, when installed on these motor homes, can experience premature tire deterioration.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the tire to deflate and personal injury and/or property damage can result.
Remedy
Dealers, in conjunction with continental general tire, will remove and replace these tires with new tires and new valve stems. the front tires and spare tire will be the same size as the existing tires. the rear tires will be size 215/70r15c and have a higher load rating.
A spacer was omitted at the lower seat belt anchor point of the driver and front passenger seat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The missing spacer can cause the seat belt anchor system to fail in the event of a crash increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will install the seat belt anchor spacer.
The tail light used on these vehicles was not certified for the united states.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The photometrics of the european tail light used on these vehicles may not be the same as on the united states version resulting in a difference in lighting ability.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct tail light assembly.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Tires
Tread separation and belt failure.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gasoline fumes within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, as well as leakage of gas to the exterior of the vehicle. Consequence of a deteriorated seal and breathtube which are integral part of the fuel tank. Modifications made by winnegabo in order to provide fuel to the vehicle gas generator.
- Tires
I purchase a winnebago rialta rv in january of 1998. In june of that year I received a recall notice dated may 8,98 for the replacement of all 5 tires on the vehicle.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Recall 98v081, tire size 21570r15c, tires were replaced as a result of the recall. but, the new tire tread separated which could have caused a tire blowout. tires replaced by dealer. new tires cannot support the load of the vehicle even when significantly below gvwr. *ak *ML
- Tires · Tires › Tread/belt
The two rear tire (continental general tres) on vehicle were replaced per the recall notice, but the two front tires were not replaced and the left front tire blewout while driving causing damage to the fender well and other surrounding parts. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Fuel vapor fumes are in the passenger's compartment. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak 25apr2001, the cause of the fumes IS a modification done by winnebago on the fuel line, installed a feedline to generator,( gasket) consumer has retained part. Determined by dealer.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle IS designed with a sealed transmission unit, consumer can not check fluid level due to design flaw. Mjs
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch · Power train › Automatic transmission
Experiencing malfunctions when shifting gears. *yc
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving down the highway on dry pavement the tire blew out and stripped tread off the tire, leaving nothing but a little cord, causing the vehicle to skid, no impact occurred. minor injuries to one person. general tires was notified and replaced all tires with larger tires. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 632447Subject regarding volkswagen eurovan chassis oil filter access improvement.
- 54175Concerns of a possible engine operation problem on some vehicles.
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