Vehicle recall 16V159000 · March 17, 2016
2016 Winnebago Instinct
The affected trailers may have an inadvertent "I" stamped as the fifth character in the VIN number.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 17, 2016
- Filed by
- Winnebago Towable
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 50
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Winnebago Instinct (2016): 2016
Has your Winnebago been repaired?
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