Cooling system: fanRecall 04V-107 · 1998–2000 Rialta Rialta
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 04V-107 covers 2,563 1998–2000 Rialta Rialta for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V107000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES BUILT ON VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN CHASSIS, THE ENGINE COOLING FANS COULD FRACTURE AND BREAK APART.
The risk
IF THE FAN FRACTURES OR BREAKS THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FANS USING A CRADLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
VW RECALL NO. WB.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 31, 1998 to June 5, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILURENHTSA