1998 Rialta Rialta Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Rialta Rialta, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Rialta Rialta
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
On certain motorhomes built on volkswagen eurovan chassis, the engine cooling fans could fracture and break apart.
Remedy: 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.
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Tires
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with continental general tires. Certain tires, when installed on these motor homes, can experience premature tire deterioration.
Remedy: Dealers, in conjunction with continental general tire, will remove and replace these tires with new tires and new valve stems. The front tires and spare tire will be the same size as the existing tires. The rear tires…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Rialta Rialta have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tread or ply separation on all four original tires. (DOT number: 457 (1997) tiresize: 215/70r15c)”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2001 · Tires
“Original tires recalled and replaced at 5300 miles. Belt separation on both replacement rear tires after 16,000 miles. Winnebago notified july and oct 1998 of our concerns with replacement tires. We s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2000 · Tires
Compare Rialta Rialta model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Rialta Rialta model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Rialta Rialta | 1 | 10 |
| 1996 Rialta Rialta | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 Rialta Rialta | 3 | 9 |
| 1998 Rialta Rialta | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 Rialta Rialta | 1 | 15 |
| 2000 Rialta Rialta | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 Rialta Rialta | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 Rialta Rialta | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 Rialta Rialta | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Rialta Rialta | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 Rialta Rialta | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Rialta Rialta
How do I know if my 1998 Rialta Rialta has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Rialta Rialta; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Rialta dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V107000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.