Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2003 Itasca Meridian peaked in 2009, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2003 Itasca Meridian
Other, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 26, 2009 to Aug 18, 2013.
Recall campaigns covering this model year224k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2003 other
Severity index0.02003 others average 9.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2003 Itasca Meridian name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2003 Itasca Meridian
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V-525 | Oct 26, 2010 | Population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high… | Equipment | 18,461 | Not stated |
| 04V-114 | Mar 4, 2004 | On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank | Equipment | 5,143 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2003 Itasca Meridian
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 18, 2013Failure Aug 2, 2013Catonsville, MDTires
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
NHTSA complaint 10535951 - Filed May 26, 2009Failure Apr 16, 200918,173 milesWilliamsville, NYService brakes, Hydraulic
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
NHTSA complaint 10270003
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 70120503A Nov 19, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HWH X-SLIDE INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENTS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE WINNEBAGO 2003 AND NEWER ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, ULTIMATE FREEDOM MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE HWH X-SLIDE. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.