Other: labelsRecall 16V-159 · 2016 Winnebago Instinct
Winnebago Towable recall 16V-159 covers 50 2016 Winnebago Instinct for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
No direct safety risk exists but an accurate VIN is required to verify trailer applicability for any future safety recalls.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 12, 2016 to February 29, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.