Recall 16V159000: 2016 Winnebago Instinct
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 17, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 50
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Winnebago Instinct
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V159000
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Towable
- Owner letters
- Apr 19, 2016
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology