Vehicle recall 16V277000 · May 10, 2016
Winnebago Forza, Winnebago Journey and 2 more models
In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
- Consequence
- If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and DTNSA will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
- 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
- 16V277000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2016
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 91
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Itasca Meridian (2016): 2016
- Itasca Solei (2016): 2016
- Winnebago Forza (2016): 2016
- Winnebago Journey (2016): 2016
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