- 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
2005 Itasca Meridian Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Itasca Meridian with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2004 has 4 and the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Meridian year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Itasca Meridian problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Itasca Meridian recalls 4
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
- Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
- The risk
- Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners May contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.
- The risk
- This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will relocate the roof vent. The recall began on september 9, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
- The problem
- Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "Seat belt assemblies."
- The risk
- The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
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1 complaints about the 2005 Itasca Meridian
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
At 1:20 pm a fire broke out in the main electrical box. A neighbor in the rv park saw smoke, called 911 and attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher. The toxic smoke from the insulation went into the interior of the rv through the bedroom floor, killing our dog and completely coating everything in the rv with black, smelly soot, even inside closed drawers and closets. The fire marshals report found that a wire (approx 10 ga) shorted against a metal corner causing heat which set the insulation of a large...
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wire bundle on fire. No evidence of mods or repairs were noted at the area of origin. Report attached. Updated 8/28/12 *cn ..Updated 08/31/12 *bf updated 9/26/12 *cn upadted 09/27/12
Itasca Meridian: every year compared
All Meridian years2005 Itasca Meridian vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Itasca Meridian | 1 | 4 | D | |
| 2005 Itasca Suncruiser | 5 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sunova | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Horizon | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Spirit | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sundancer | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 5 | F | 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 2005 Itasca Meridian
Does the 2005 Itasca Meridian have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Itasca Meridian: equipment (October 2010); hydraulic power assist system (May 2008); recreational vehicle / trailer (September 2005); buckle assembly (December 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 2005 Itasca Meridian?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Itasca Meridian had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 18, 2012 and the latest on August 18, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Itasca Meridian a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 28 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2005 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