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- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016 Instinct trailers manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 29, 2016. The affected trailers may have an inadvertent "I" stamped as the fifth character in the VIN number.
- Risk
- No direct safety risk exists but an accurate VIN is required to verify trailer applicability for any future safety recalls.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install a new VIN plate over the incorrect VIN plate, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain trailers built between January 12, 2016 and February 29, 2016 may have an extra letter "I" stamped as the fifth character of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The error does not create a direct safety hazard. However, an accurate VIN is needed to confirm whether a trailer is affected by future safety recalls.
The remedy is free. Dealers will install a new VIN plate over the incorrect one. Winnebago will notify affected owners. If you have questions, you can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250.
You can also check your VIN for open recalls and confirm whether your trailer is included in this one.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Instinct | 2016 |
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