Vehicle recall 16V719000 · October 7, 2016
Winnebago Destination, Instinct and 7 more models
The weight label on the affected vehicles incorrectly states the fresh water capacity in gallons when it should be stated in pounds.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V719000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2016
- Filed by
- Winnebago Towable
- Owner notification
- January 19, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,118
- 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 Destination (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Instinct (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Micro Minnie (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Minnie (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Minnie Plus (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Scorpion (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Spyder (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Voyage (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
- Winnebago Winnie Drop (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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