Recall 11V400 covers 51 2012 Winnebago Era motor homes with the wrong vehicle weight label. Corrected labels and Winnebago dealer installation are free.
Winnebago is recalling 51 2012 Era motor homes under recall 11V400 because they were equipped with the wrong vehicle weight label for FMVSS 120. The issue is a labeling noncompliance, not a stated crash defect, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled part is the vehicle weight label on the 2012 Winnebago Era motor home. This label is supposed to give the owner and service shop the correct weight, tire, and rim information required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120. It helps match the motor home to the tire and rim limits it was built to use.
On affected Era motor homes, the label installed on the vehicle is the wrong vehicle weight label. That means the information printed on the coach does not match the vehicle it is attached to. The problem is not a failed tire, wheel, or suspension part; it is incorrect safety information on the label.
An owner will notice this only by inspecting the label or having a dealer compare it with Winnebago's correct information for the VIN. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Winnebago Era | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 51 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
The recall addresses weight information printed on the wrong format label. Use the corrected label and installation instructions from Winnebago, or have the dealer install the label for you. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Winnebago Era is included in this recall.
- Contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-6939 if you did not receive the corrected vehicle weight labels and installation instructions.
- Schedule free installation with a franchised Winnebago dealer if you want the dealer to install the corrected vehicle weight label that replaces the wrong-format weight label.
- Bring the recall notice if Winnebago mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V400 when you call.
- Review the corrected weight label before loading the motor home so the vehicle weight information matches the proper format.
What happens at the repair
Winnebago's remedy is a label correction, not a mechanical repair. Owners receive new vehicle weight labels and installation instructions. If you want the dealer to handle it, a Winnebago technician installs the corrected labels for you under the recall. The work is free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm the label set matches your Era before installation, since the recall is about incorrect vehicle weight information.
Timeline
| August 3, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V400?
Recall 11V400 covers 51 2012 Winnebago Era motor homes with the wrong vehicle weight label. The label noncompliance affects weight information for the vehicle, and Winnebago provides replacement labels and installation instructions for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Winnebago Era is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 11V400. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer or Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 to get the replacement label and installation instructions. The dealer service is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Winnebago's recall remedy provides the new vehicle weight label and installation instructions at no charge. At the owner's option, a franchised Winnebago dealer can install the label for free.
What if I bought my Winnebago Era used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2012 Winnebago Era is included, then reference recall 11V400 when you contact a franchised Winnebago dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V400000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V400 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V400000 |
Source documents
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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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →