- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began during december 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Itasca Meridian Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Itasca Meridian with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2002 has 0 and the 2004 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Meridian year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Itasca Meridian problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 Itasca Meridian recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.
- The risk
- This could cause stress cracks at the weld joints and lead to an lp leak and cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will reinstall a cradle-style carrier, and, if necessary replace the lp tank. The recall began on march 25, 2004. Owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
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2 complaints about the 2003 Itasca Meridian
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My itasca spirit has had three(3) blow-outs in the same location, the back inside passenger tire. One causing major damage. Finally, a company found that the bracket holding the air bag compressor only had one bolt holding it up instead of four. As a result the hanging bracket was scraping the tire. In 2010 there as a lot of damage to the floor in the bedroom and shower stall that had to be replaced plus the whole left outer side of the vehicle. A lot of out of pocket money was spent on tires and repairs. A picture of the last blow out is available. *Tr
On our return from florida we smelled the brakes burning. It felt like something was dragging in the rear. The brake pedals felt spongy and went to the floor. We went to a brake shop in ocala. They told us it was the abs sensors.They replaced the pads, calipers, seals and sensors. Our bill was $1432.41. *Tr
Itasca Meridian: every year compared
All Meridian years2003 Itasca Meridian vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Itasca Meridian | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 2003 Itasca Suncruiser | 4 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Itasca Sunova | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Itasca Sunrise | 3 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Itasca Spirit | 2 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Itasca Horizon | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Itasca Meridian
Does the 2003 Itasca Meridian have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Itasca Meridian: equipment (October 2010); tank assembly (March 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Itasca Meridian?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Itasca Meridian had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 26, 2009 and the latest on August 18, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Itasca Meridian a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Itasca Meridian year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Itasca Meridian years have the most complaints?
2004 (4), 2003 (2), 2013 (2). See every Itasca Meridian year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Itasca Meridian has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data