Itasca Meridian — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 1, 2024
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front turn signal lights may be too small. As a result, the turn signals could be difficult to see, and the motorhomes may not meet certain requir
Also affects: Winnebago Journey, Winnebago Tour, Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Forza, Itasca Solei
Itasca Meridian — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 16, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner chassis could have a problem with the rear-mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM). This could cause the tail lights not to work properly
Also affects: Itasca Ellipse Ultra, Itasca Solei, Winnebago Forza, Winnebago Grand Tour, Winnebago Journey
Itasca Meridian — Steering
High risk
Jun 11, 2019
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain motorhomes built on a Freightliner XBR chassis, a power steering hose may touch the power stud on the starter motor. This could cause a short circuit and may also cause
Also affects: Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Journey, Winnebago Tour
Itasca Meridian — Electrical
High risk
Dec 13, 2018
Model years: 2016
On certain motorhomes, the auxiliary solar charging port may have been installed without proper circuit protection (a fuse). If solar panels are connected through the solar chargin
Also affects: Winnebago Tour, Winnebago Aspect, Winnebago Journey, Winnebago Travato, Winnebago Via
Itasca Meridian — Accessories
High risk
Oct 22, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain motorhomes, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose(s) could harden and leak at the crimp fitting. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result i
Also affects: Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Navion, Itasca Reyo, Itasca Viva!, Winnebago Era
Itasca Meridian — Other
High risk
Apr 24, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain motorhomes, the liner which seals the bottom, sides and back of the propane cooking range may have been omitted during vehicle assembly. As a result, airflow can extingu
Also affects: Winnebago Adventurer, Winnebago Aspect, Itasca Cambria, Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Spirit
Itasca Meridian — Electrical
High risk
Dec 6, 2012
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the connector for the brake and cruise control signal diode jumper assembly may come loose, resulting in a possible intermittent or continuously open circuit.
Also affects: Winnebago Journey, Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Tour
Itasca Meridian — Engine
High risk
Oct 20, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particula
Also affects: Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Journey, Winnebago Tour
Itasca Meridian — Accessories
High risk
Oct 26, 2010
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Certain refrigerators used in Recreational Vehicles (RVs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lea
Also affects: Winnebago Vectra, Itasca Sunstar, Winnebago Ultimate Freedom, Winnebago Luxor, Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
Itasca Meridian — Structure
High risk
Oct 21, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain motorhomes, the transverse beam weld on the suspension may be improperly located therefore allowing the transverse beam to separate from suspension casting. If the welds
Also affects: Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Horizon, Itasca Latitude, Winnebago Destination, Winnebago Journey
Itasca Meridian — Steering
High risk
May 9, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the inline power steering filter can plug, causing a rise in return line pressure, which can lead to possible hose separation from the filter or steering gear
Also affects: Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Journey, Winnebago Tour
Itasca Meridian — Steering
High risk
May 9, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Latitude, Winnebago Destination, Winnebago Journey, Winnebago Tour
Itasca Meridian — Electrical
High risk
Jan 5, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain motorhomes, the electric entrance step control unit may develop a short which could ignite its plastic case. If this were to happen, personal injury and/or vehicle and p
Also affects: Itasca Cambria, Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Horizon, Itasca Navion, Itasca Spirit
Itasca Meridian — Steering
High risk
Nov 1, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain motorhomes, the cinch bolt that secures the steering column to the intermediate shaft may have been improperly tightened during vehicle assembly. A loose joint could all
Also affects: Winnebago Journey, Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Tour
Itasca Meridian — Other
High risk
Sep 8, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain motorhomes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located allowing excessive heat build-up which has the potential to ignite surrounding mat
Also affects: Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer, Winnebago Journey, Winnebago Voyage
Itasca Meridian — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 15, 2004
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the seat belts do not meet the strength requirements of CMVSS 209. In the event of a crash, the seat belt buckle could release, leaving the occupant unrestrain
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunrise
Itasca Meridian — Brakes
High risk
Jun 17, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles built on FCCC XC motorhome chassis, in a situation where multiple alarms are active, a Check Engine, Stop Engine, or similar warning indicator is given priority
Also affects: Airstream Land Yacht Xl, Airstream Sky Deck, Alfa Leisure Alpha Gold, Alfa Leisure See Ya!, Coachmen Sport Coach Elite
Itasca Meridian — Other
High risk
Mar 4, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, stress cracks may develop on the LP tank weld joints where the mounting brackets are welded to the tank. This could lead to an LP leak through the weld joints.
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Winnebago Journey