Recall 16V161 affects 418 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop trailers for an unsealed refrigerator compartment. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
Winnebago is recalling 418 2016 Winnie Drop recreational trailers because an unsealed refrigerator compartment can let carbon monoxide enter the main cabin. Carbon monoxide exposure can increase the risk of poisoning or death, and the dealer repair will be free once Winnebago makes it available.
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What's wrong?
On the 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop, the refrigerator cabinet is supposed to isolate the refrigerator compartment from the living area. That separation matters because the main cabin is where people sit, sleep, and breathe while the trailer is in use. A properly sealed cabinet keeps appliance compartment air from moving into that space.
On affected Winnie Drop trailers, the refrigerator cabinet was not fully sealed to the main cabin. Gaps in that barrier allow carbon monoxide from the refrigerator compartment to enter the cabin instead of staying outside the living space. Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it has no smell or color, so the seal and detector are critical parts of the safety system.
The warning sign listed for this recall is the carbon monoxide detector alarm going off. If the alarm sounds, treat it as a real warning, leave the cabin, ventilate the trailer, and arrange service before using the refrigerator again.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 418 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If carbon monoxide enters the main cabin, the risk is carbon monoxide poisoning or possible death. Treat a carbon monoxide detector alarm as a serious warning, leave the cabin, and call a franchised Winnebago dealer before using the trailer again. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop is included in this recall.
- Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250 for current repair instructions, since the final remedy was still under development in the recall filing.
- Reference recall number 16V161 when you call or schedule service with a franchised Winnebago dealer.
- Avoid occupying the trailer with the refrigerator running until Winnebago gives repair instructions for the refrigerator compartment seal.
- Keep the owner notice with your trailer paperwork and bring it to the dealer when the repair opens.
What happens at the repair
Winnebago has not listed the final dealer procedure for this recall yet. The remedy is still under development, so there is not a final repair appointment to request yet. Once the final repair opens, a Winnebago technician will complete the approved recall work for the refrigerator compartment sealing issue, and parts and labor will be free under the recall. Until then, ask Winnebago customer service or the dealer what interim guidance applies to your 2016 Winnie Drop before using the trailer.
Timeline
| March 21, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V161?
Recall 16V161 covers 418 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop trailers with a refrigerator compartment that is not fully sealed. Carbon monoxide can enter the main cabin, creating a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Winnebago's recall repair is free.
What should I do if my 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V161. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer or Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250. Reference recall number 16V161 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V161, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer or Winnebago customer service for the covered remedy path for the refrigerator compartment sealing issue.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is carbon monoxide entering the trailer's main cabin. Carbon monoxide exposure can cause poisoning or death. If your VIN is included, arrange the free recall remedy through Winnebago and do not ignore fuel-burning appliances or carbon monoxide alarm warnings.
When did Winnebago notify owners?
Winnebago began the recall on June 21, 2016. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 16V161 applies. Check your VIN, then call Winnebago or a franchised dealer with the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V161000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-574-825-5250 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V161 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V161000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →