Winnebago Winnie Drop recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 7, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Winnebago of Indiana, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Winnebago — 9 models

Recall number

16V719000

Brand / firm

Winnebago

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,118 units

Why it was recalled

The incorrect information may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.