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2013 ITASCA MERIDIAN

5 recalls, 3 complaints - 8 TSBs

24V733000 Oct 9, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellips... Read more
Consequence
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
17,329 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
17V782000 Dec 7, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit,... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online... Read more
17,360 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
15V625000 Oct 6, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high p... Read more
Consequence
An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
8,842 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
13V161000 Apr 24, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April ... Read more
Consequence
A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.
Remedy
Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.
1,918 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
12V566000 Dec 6, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may c... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners ... Read more
1,521 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 15, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2013
DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES ENTER OUR 2013 ITASCA MERIDIAN 34B THROUGH THE REAR CAP, FILLS OUR CLOSET AND TOTALLY PERMEATES THE VENTILATING SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS TOTALLY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE COACH BY THE DESIGN OF THE COACH'S HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS. WINNEBAGO IND. STATES THAT FUMES CAN NOT PENET... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Apr 15, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2013
DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES ENTER OUR 2013 ITASCA MERIDIAN 34B THROUGH THE REAR CAP, FILLS OUR CLOSET AND TOTALLY PERMEATES THE VENTILATING SYSTEM. THIS LEAK IS TOTALLY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE COACH BY THE DESIGN OF THE COACH'S HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS. WINNEBAGO IND. STATES THAT FUMES CAN NOT PENET... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ITASCA MERIDIAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HOWEVER, EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE VEHICLE WERE BEING EMITTED INTO THE CONTACT'S BEDROOM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR CAB WAS NOT SEALED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 ITASCA MERIDIAN

8 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
SC 66-07 Oct 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
2ND NOTICE - SERVICE CAMPAIGN SENT TO DEALERS AND CUSTOMERS WITH CERTAIN 2013 - 2015 MOTORHOMES ON THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS CAMPAIGN IS TO INSPECT THE ENGINE AIR WATER SEPARATOR INSTALLATION AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. THE WATER SEPARAT
SC 66-07 Aug 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE CAMPAIGN SENT TO DEALERS AND CUSTOMERS WITH CERTAIN 2013 - 2015 MOTORHOMES ON THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THIS CAMPAIGN IS TO INSPECT THE ENGINE AIR WATER SEPARATOR INSTALLATION AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. THE WATER SEPARATOR INSTALLATI
63-01 Nov 2, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining a defect in the bed lift control module. If coach batteries become discharged, the module can lose its in/out stop setting causing damage to the slideout. Details instructions on repl
63-01 Nov 2, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining a defect in the bed lift control module. If coach batteries become discharged, the module can lose its in/out stop setting causing damage to the slideout. Details instructions on repl
63-01 Nov 2, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining a defect in the bed lift control module. If coach batteries become discharged, the module can lose its in/out stop setting causing damage to the slideout. Details instructions on repl
62-01 Aug 17, 2012
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the possibility that the roof a/c mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened causing possible water infiltration and instructions to inspect/repair.
62-01 Aug 17, 2012
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the possibility that the roof a/c mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened causing possible water infiltration and instructions to inspect/repair.
62-01 Aug 17, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the possibility that the roof a/c mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened causing possible water infiltration and instructions to inspect/repair.

ITASCA MERIDIAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ITASCA MERIDIAN across all model years (1996, 2018).

62 Total Recalls
16 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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