NHTSA Recall 16V159000
Filed by Winnebago of Indiana, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-03-17. An estimated 50 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
No direct safety risk exists but an accurate VIN is required to verify trailer applicability for any future safety recalls.
What the manufacturer will do
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.