Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2004 Itasca Meridian peaked in 2008, 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
2004 Itasca Meridian
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 27, 2008 to May 11, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year431k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Close to the median 2004 other
Severity index25.02004 others average 7.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 2004 Itasca Meridian name lighting
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
4 recall campaigns cover the 2004 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 |
| 05V-407 | Sep 14, 2005 | On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located | Equipment | 1,367 | Repair or modification |
| 04V-608 | Dec 18, 2004 | 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… | Seat belts | 6,201 | Part replacement |
| 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 2004 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.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 11, 2021Failure May 5, 202133,800 milesTOK, AKPower train, Body, Unknown or otherFire
OUR ENTIRE MOTORHOME BURNED COMPLETELY, WE BARELY ESCAPED WITH OUR LIVES, WHEN THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR CAUGHT FIRE IN THE NIGHT WHILE WE WERE ASLEEP. WE WERE PARKED ON REMOTE PRIVATE PROPERTY. Consumer stated from 2004- 2020 there was no issues with the refrigerator. Original owners: [XXX]and [XXX] Email: [XXX] @ aol.com Telephone [XXX] Address [XXX] Documents follow INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint 11416196 - Filed May 8, 2013Failure Dec 7, 201235,000 milesEL Cajon, CAExterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ITASCA MERIDIAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FOG HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A DIAGNOSIS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10511169 - Filed Jun 21, 2012Failure Jun 18, 201261,000 milesFruita, COFuel system, Diesel
A PROPANE LEAK ODOR, COMING FROM MY MOTORHOME, WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BY A CAMPER IN AN ADJOINING CAMPSITE. I USED A WATER AND SOAP SOLUTION AND FOUND MY PROPANE TANK WAS LEAKING AT THE REAR BRACKET WELD. I CONTACTED WINNEBAGO'S 800 PHONE NUMBER LISTED IN A RECALL LISTEDON THE INTERNET AS NHTSA RECALL 04V114/WINNEBAGO RECALL 90. WINNEBAGO ASVISED ME THAT MY COACH WASN'T IN THE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE FOR THIS RECALL, THEY OFFERED TO SEND ME MOUNTING CRADLES UNDER THIS RECALL BUT WON'T REPLACE THE PROPANE TANK. *TT
NHTSA complaint 10462563 - Filed Feb 27, 2008Failure Feb 27, 200828,767 milesPonca City, OKService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
THE 2 REAR AIR BRAKE HOSES TO THE AIR CANISTERS ON A 2004 FREIGHTLINER RV CHASSIS HAVE RUBBED TOGETHER ENOUGH TO MAKE A PIN HOLE LEAK IN ONE OF THEM AND A PARTIAL WEAR-THROUGH IN THE OTHER. WITH A WARNING FROM OTHER USERS ON AN RV FORUM, A PHYSICAL INSPECTION CAUGHT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A BRAKE FAILURE HAPPENED AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE COULD OCCUR. BOTH OF THESE HOSES MUST BE REPLACED AND THE HOSES MUST BE RE-ROUTED TO KEEP THIS FROM RECURRING. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10219354
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.