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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 6 of 16 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Tires. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
16 reports
32,046 miles · Feb 5, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 WINNEBAGO RIALTA (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN HOT. HE DROVE TO A GAS STATION TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN AND ADDED FLUID. WHEN HE BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED ONCE MORE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 WINNEBAGO RIALTA (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN HOT. HE DROVE TO A GAS STATION TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN AND ADDED FLUID. WHEN HE BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED ONCE MORE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE BLADES ON THE FAN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS THE WORK ORDER FROM THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,046.
NHTSA ODI #10217000
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: CONTACT STATES THE VACUUM HOSE/PIPING FROM THE POWER BRAKES TO THE ENGINE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE LOSE OF POWER BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE CONTACT WRAPPED THE END THAT WAS CRACKED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE, APPLIED PRESSURE AND TRIED TO PUT THE ENDS BACK TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER DID REPLACE THE HOSE/PIPING WITH A RUBBER M…
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DT: CONTACT STATES THE VACUUM HOSE/PIPING FROM THE POWER BRAKES TO THE ENGINE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE LOSE OF POWER BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE CONTACT WRAPPED THE END THAT WAS CRACKED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE, APPLIED PRESSURE AND TRIED TO PUT THE ENDS BACK TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER DID REPLACE THE HOSE/PIPING WITH A RUBBER MADE HOSE/PIPING. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10128475
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2005
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS. THIS CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP, AND POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK.....SIDE WINDOWS …
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WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS. THIS CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP, AND POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK.....SIDE WINDOWS ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WERECLOWDED BETWEEN SEALED PANELS AND OBSTRUCTED VISION TO SIDE AND REARVIEW MIRROR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10106850
Mileage unknown · Nov 15, 2004
Equipment
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE. THE REQUIRED REPAIRS WERE MADE BUT THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED. *NM THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED BECAUSE THE MICROWAVE NUMBER WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE MICROWAVE OVEN TO START BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY USER INTERVENTION. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10101462
28,000 miles · Sep 28, 2004
Tires
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DUAL FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE SEPARATED REMOVING THE PLUMBING FROM THE MOTORHOME. *NM PLUMBING COMPONENTS WERE RUN OVER BY A SEMI TRUCK WHICH WAS BEHIND THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. OTHER DAMAGE WAS ALSO MADE BY THE SEPARATION OF THE TREAD. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10095487
44,000 miles · Aug 4, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentService Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V107000 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FANS. CONSUMER ENDURED THE RECALL TWICE ALREADY, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THERE WAS ALSO AN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PAD DISINTEGRATED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10087195
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2003
Tires
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING REAR TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10034284
15,642 miles · Aug 1, 2003
Tires
THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE DUAL TIRE OF THE WINNEBAGO ITASKA SUNDANCER 2000. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRES LT225/75R16. TIRE REPLACED FOR THE AMOUNT OF $114.99. *JB *CB
NHTSA ODI #10020225
25,331 miles · May 6, 2003
Tires
THE RIGHT REAR OUTER DUEL TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10018253
21,000 miles · Mar 17, 2003
Fuel System, Other
THE LPG TANK LEAKED PROPANE DUE TO TWO MISSING BOLTS, ONE LOOSE BOLT AND ONE READY TO FALL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. (WINNEBAGO ITASCA 2000) *JB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
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NHTSA investigations
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