The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V318000·Announced 2013-07-22

Winnebago Recalls 2011 Motorhomes Due to Incorrect Tire Labeling

Winnebago is recalling 2011 Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes because the Vehicle Certification Label lists incorrect tire inflation pressures and wheel rim sizes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to loss of control) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes manufactured between June 30, 2010, and June 16, 2011. The recall involves 150 vehicles that have incorrect tire inflation pressures and wheel rim sizes listed on the Vehicle Certification Label. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 567, "Certification."

The incorrect tire pressures or tire size information may lead to a tire failure, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Winnebago will notify owners and mail corrected Vehicle Certification Labels to them free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or [email protected]. Winnebago's campaign number is 129. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO, ITASCA VISTA, SUNSTAR
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
150

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)

  • VISTA
  • SUNSTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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