WINNEBAGO MINNIE 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V719000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO MINNIE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-19 2016-10-07 2016-10-07

Production Dates: 2015-11-09 - 2016-09-06

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago of Indiana, LLC

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3118

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.