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Campaign 16V277 Posted May 10, 2016 91 units

2016 Winnebago Motor Home Recall 16V277: Sway Bar Bolts

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V277 affects 91 2016 Winnebago Journey, Forza, Meridian, and Solei motor homes for loose sway bar bolts. Free repair at a Winnebago dealer.

Winnebago is recalling 91 2016 Journey, Forza, Meridian, and Solei motor homes because the front sway bar mounting brackets have a fit problem on the axle, bending or loosening the mounting bolts. Loose bolts can let the sway bar detach from the axle, affect handling, and increase crash risk; the Winnebago dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The front sway bar on the 2016 Winnebago Journey, Forza, Meridian, and Solei motor homes is part of the front suspension. It helps control body roll by tying the front suspension sides together, so the motor home stays more settled when turning, changing lanes, or moving over uneven pavement. The mounting brackets hold that bar in the correct position on the axle.

On affected motor homes, the front sway bar mounting brackets do not fit the axle properly. That poor fit puts bending force on the mounting bolts and lets the bolts loosen. Once the hardware bends or backs out, the sway bar is no longer held in its intended position, so the front suspension loses some of the stabilizing support it was built to have.

There is no warning sign before failure. Because the recall does not list a driver symptom, do not wait for noise, looseness, or a warning light to confirm the problem.

Who's affected?

Covers four 2016 motorhome lines, with steering system and front suspension components listed across the scope.

2016 Winnebago Journey steering system
2016 Winnebago Forza front suspension
2016 Winnebago Forza steering system
2016 Itasca Meridian front suspension
2016 Itasca Meridian steering system
Units affected91

A matching 2016 model name does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.

What's the safety risk?

Loose sway bar bolts can let the sway bar detach from the axle. That affects handling and increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and arrange service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Winnebago Journey, Forza, Meridian, or Solei is included in this recall.
  2. Review the Winnebago or DTNA owner letter before making an appointment; if you do not have it, ask for the current repair instructions.
  3. Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer after the repair is confirmed open for your VIN.
  4. Schedule the free sway-bar mounting repair that secures the front sway bar so loose bolts do not let it detach from the axle.
  5. Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 16V277 when you call.
  6. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and leave extra room because loose sway-bar bolts affect handling.

What happens at the repair

The final repair is still being developed. Once it opens, a Winnebago technician will modify the front sway bar mounting so the brackets fit the axle correctly and the mounting bolts are not left bent or loose. The dealer repair will be free once available. The owner notice process began on June 7, 2016, but the filing does not give a completed repair procedure beyond the sway bar mounting modification. Ask the service desk to confirm the open repair instructions for recall 16V277 before arranging service.

Timeline

May 10, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
June 7, 2016 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V277?

Recall 16V277 covers 91 2016 Winnebago Journey, Forza, Meridian, and Solei motor homes with front sway bar mounting brackets that do not fit properly on the axle. Loose or bent mounting bolts can let the sway bar detach, affecting handling and increasing crash risk.

What should I do if my 2016 Winnebago Journey, Forza, Meridian, or Solei is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 16V277. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer or DTNA service support at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange the sway bar mounting modification. Reference recall 16V277 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V277, DTNA modifies the sway bar mounting free of charge for included 2016 Winnebago Journey, Forza, Meridian, and Solei motor homes.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced handling control. If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar can detach from the axle, affecting how the motor home handles and increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free sway bar mounting repair.

When were owners notified about recall 16V277?

Owner notification for recall 16V277 began on June 7, 2016. If you bought the motor home used or never received a notice, the VIN still decides whether the free repair applies. Check your VIN before scheduling service.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V277000
Winnebago customer service1-800-547-0712
NHTSA recall #16V277
NHTSA recall # (full)16V277000

Source documents

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 →