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Vehicle recall 96V258000 · December 27, 1996

1997 Rialta Rialta

The tail light used on these vehicles was not certified for the united states.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The tail light used on these vehicles was not certified for the united states.
Consequence
The photometrics of the european tail light used on these vehicles may not be the same as on the united states version resulting in a difference in lighting ability.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct tail light assembly.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began December 20, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V258000
Reported to NHTSA
December 27, 1996
Filed by
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification
December 20, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
41
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Recall 96V258000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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