The Recall Desk
LowNHTSA·11V096000·Announced 2011-02-14

Winnebago Recalls 2010-2011 Motor Homes for Incorrect Tire Labels

Winnebago is recalling certain 2010-2011 Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes because they have labels indicating the wrong type of load range tires.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a documentation and labeling issue (incorrect tire load range labels) without reported injuries, fatalities, or functional mechanical defects, fitting the criteria for cosmetic or documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes manufactured between August 7, 2009, and February 7, 2011. The recall involves 283 vehicles that are equipped with labels indicating the wrong type of load range tires.

The vehicles are being recalled for failing to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification." The source text notes that these vehicles do not comply with the certification requirements due to the incorrect tire information labels.

Owners will be provided with new tire information labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on February 25, 2011. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-6939 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA TOUR, ELLIPSE
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Affected units
283

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TOUR
  • ELLIPSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.