CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2022 Micro Minnie FLX and Hike travel trailers. The mounting hardware may come loose, allowing the solar panel to detach.
- Risk
- A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install butyl adhesive tape between the solar panel and mounting bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000040.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The mounting hardware that holds the solar panel on certain travel trailers may loosen over time. If it does, the panel can come off while the trailer is on the road.
A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other drivers and may increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trailers should take this recall seriously and have the issue addressed promptly.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will install butyl adhesive tape between the solar panel and its mounting bracket at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2024. You can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280, Ext. 5220, referencing recall CAM0000040, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Hike | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX | 2022 |