Recall 11V096 affects 283 2010-2011 Itasca Ellipse and Tour motor homes with incorrect tire load range labels. Repair is free at any franchised Itasca dealer.
Itasca is recalling 283 2010-2011 Ellipse and Tour motor homes under recall 11V096 because the certification labels list the wrong load range tire type. The issue is a certification-label noncompliance, and the dealer correction will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2010-2011 Itasca Ellipse or Tour motor home is the fixed information label that tells an owner, dealer, or tire shop how the vehicle was certified. For tires, that label identifies the load range, which is the tire strength rating the motor home is built to use when carrying its rated weight.
On affected motor homes, the label lists the wrong type of load range tire. The label itself is the problem. If a tire shop follows that incorrect label during replacement, the motor home can be fitted with tires that do not match the required load rating for the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are most likely to notice the issue only by comparing the certification label with the recall repair instructions or by having an Itasca dealer inspect the label.
Who's affected?
Covers the Ellipse and Tour motorhomes across the 2010 and 2011 model years, both tied to the vehicle label.
| 2010 Itasca Ellipse | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2010 Winnebago Tour | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Itasca Ellipse | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Winnebago Tour | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 283 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
The issue is certification compliance: these vehicles do not meet Part 567 certification requirements. Use the replacement tire information label and instructions from Itasca, or have the dealer install the label. Repair will be free at any franchised Itasca dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Itasca Ellipse or Tour motor home is included in this recall.
- Check your owner records for the recall notice and new tire information label instructions Winnebago sent for this recall.
- Contact a franchised Itasca dealer if you want the free label installation done for you.
- Reference recall number 11V096 when you call, and ask the dealer to install the corrected tire information labels for the motor home's load-range tire information.
- Bring the recall notice and any label kit you received to the service appointment.
What happens at the repair
Owners are to receive new tire information labels and installation instructions. The label update corrects the tire load range information shown on the motor home. The final dealer repair will be free once available: at the customer's option, an Itasca technician can install the new labels instead of having the owner do it. Parts and labor for that label installation are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 14, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 25, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V096?
Recall 11V096 covers 283 2010-2011 Itasca Ellipse and Tour motor homes with tire information labels that show the wrong tire load range. The recall addresses a certification-label compliance defect, and Itasca provides corrected tire information labels and installation instructions for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Itasca Ellipse or Tour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 11V096. If it is, use the new tire information label and installation instructions from Itasca, or ask a franchised Itasca dealer to install the corrected label for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the recall defect at no cost. Itasca provides the corrected tire information label and instructions free of charge, and a franchised Itasca dealer can perform the label installation for free at the owner's option.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V096?
The official consequence is certification noncompliance. The affected motor homes have labels that list the wrong tire load range, so the correction gives owners the proper tire information for the vehicle. The free remedy is the corrected tire information label.
When did the recall begin?
The recall began on February 25, 2011. Owners can still check their VIN for recall 11V096 and ask a franchised Itasca dealer about the corrected tire information label. Itasca also listed 1-641-585-6939 for owner questions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V096000 |
|---|---|
| Itasca customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V096 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V096000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →