2002 Rialta Rialta Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2002 Rialta Rialta, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2002 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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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door…
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Trailer hitches
On certain motor homes, an improperly mounted trailer hitch may have been installed on these motor homes. The trailer hitch may not have all the required fasteners attached to the motor home.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trailer hitch, and if necessary, add or replace the mounting hardware. Owner notification began june 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
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Hub (wheels)
Vehicle description: motor homes (models 222fd, 222qd, and 222hd). The wheel cover can rotate while mounted on the wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rubber valve stems and wheel covers. Owner notification began october 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Rialta Rialta have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,950 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 winnebago rialta. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then overheated. The mechanic stated that the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
“While driving at 70 MPH spindle and axle broke off. As a result, vehicle veered across the median into an embankment. Consumer is still awaiting for vehicle parts to repair vehicle.*ak *mr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 2, 2003 · Power train
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 2002 Rialta Rialta
How do I know if my 2002 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 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 01V298000).
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.