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2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR

The 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR, potentially affecting up to 2,066 vehicles.

Recall 12V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 1,521 vehicles affected

Defect: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control...

Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles...

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Recall 11V520000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 237 vehicles affected

Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 JOURNEY, MERIDIAN, TOUR, ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES AND WINNEBAGO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES BUILT ON MC, XCL, AND XCS CHASSIS FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE...

Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (THE SUPPLIER OF THE CHASSIS) AND CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY PLAN FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE...

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Recall 11V156000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 25 vehicles affected

Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOUR AND ITASCA ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 9, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2011. THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LP HOSE CONNECTION TO BE DAMAGED WHEN THE SLIDEOUT ROOM IS OPERATED. IF THE LP HOSE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE SLIDEOUT RAM, IT COULD BE DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN,...

Consequence: THE LEAKING LP THEN HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSE AND RELOCATE A PIPE CLAMP AS WELL AS ADDING A SECOND CLAMP TO THE HOSE TO ENSURE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE SLIDEROOM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE...

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Recall 11V096000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 283 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567 CERTIFICATION.

Remedy: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10436761 | SUSPENSION | | 2,400 miles
THIS COACH CAN NOT BE LOADED TO CAPACITY ADVERTISED WITHOUT OVER LOADING STEER TIRE RATING. STEER TIRES ARE RATED FOR 14300 #'S , AND GVWR OF 44300 #'S. HOWEVER, WITH FUEL FULL, WATER AT 1/3, PROPANE FULL, AND A GROSS WEIGHT OF 38000 #'S (MOST HEAVY CARGO TOWARD REAR) THE STEER AXLE WEIGHT IS 14620 #'S. THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE SITUATION. WINNEBAGO REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR

Safety Rating for the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 WINNEBAGO TOUR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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