The problem
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured from august 7, 2009 through february 7, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." The vehicles are equipped with labels indicating the wrong type of load range tires.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of part 567 certification.
The fix
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. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 25, 2011. Owner may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Contacts
Winnebago safety recall no. 121. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 11V096000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.