CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Winnebago Winnie Drop, Micro Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Plus, Spyder, Scorpion, Destination, Instinct, and Voyage travel trailers manufactured November 9, 2015, to September 6, 2016. The weight label on the affected vehicles incorrectly states the fresh water capacity in gallons when it should be stated in pounds.
- Risk
- The incorrect information may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect weight labels with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago owner relations at 1-574-825-5250 extension 5220.
- 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
The weight label on certain travel trailers incorrectly lists the fresh water capacity in gallons when it should be listed in pounds. Because of this error, owners may load the trailer beyond its safe limit without realizing it.
An overloaded trailer can lose control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check the weight label on their trailer and use the correct pound figures when planning loads.
The corrected labels are free. Dealers will replace the incorrect labels at no cost. Owners can contact Winnebago owner relations at 1-574-825-5250, extension 5220, and should also check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle