Recall 16V719 covers 3,118 2016-2017 Winnebago travel trailers with incorrect fresh-water weight labels. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
Winnebago is recalling 3,118 2016-2017 Winnie Drop, Micro Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Plus, Spyder, Scorpion, Destination, Instinct, and Voyage travel trailers because the weight label lists fresh water capacity in gallons instead of pounds. That wrong label can lead an owner to overload the trailer, which can cause loss of control and increase crash risk; Winnebago dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The weight label on the 2016-2017 Winnebago travel trailers is the loading label an owner uses before packing the trailer. It tells you how much weight the trailer is designed to carry, including how fresh water counts against the trailer's load limit. That label matters because water adds weight, not just volume.
On affected Winnie Drop, Micro Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Plus, Spyder, Scorpion, Destination, Instinct, and Voyage trailers, the fresh water capacity was printed with the wrong unit. The label states the capacity in gallons when it should state the weight in pounds. Winnebago traced the misprint to a software change used to generate the labels.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer does not make a sound or show a light because the problem is the printed loading information, so owners have to rely on the corrected label from Winnebago.
Who's affected?
Spans 9 Winnebago trailer lines across the 2016 and 2017 model years, all tied to the vehicle label.
| 2017 Winnebago Winnie Drop | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Winnebago Spyder | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Spyder | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Minnie Plus | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Minnie Plus | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Minnie | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Minnie | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Voyage | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Micro Minnie | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Instinct | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Destination | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Micro Minnie | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Instinct | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Winnebago Scorpion | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Voyage | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Destination | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Winnebago Scorpion | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 3,118 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect weight labels can lead an owner to overload the trailer. An overloaded trailer can be harder to control, increasing the risk of a crash. Do not rely on the incorrect label when loading the trailer, and schedule the label replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Winnebago Winnie Drop, Spyder, Minnie Plus, Minnie, Voyage, Micro Minnie, Instinct, Destination, or Scorpion travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the free corrected weight-label replacement that fixes the fresh-water-capacity labeling error.
- Bring the owner letter if Winnebago mailed one, or reference recall number 16V719 when you call.
- Confirm the corrected label is installed before loading fresh water, and stay within the trailer's weight limits until the label is replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Winnebago technician removes the incorrect weight labels and installs corrected labels that state the fresh water capacity in pounds instead of gallons. The label replacement and labor are free under the recall. Winnebago's general reimbursement plan is on file for owners who paid out of pocket for a related label correction before the recall repair. Bring documentation of that prior work to the service desk so the dealer can explain the reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 7, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| November 14, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 19, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 19, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V719?
Recall 16V719 covers 3,118 2016-2017 Winnebago travel trailers with a weight label that lists fresh water capacity in gallons instead of pounds. That wrong label can lead to overloading, loss of control, and higher crash risk. Winnebago dealers replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Winnebago Winnie Drop, Spyder, Minnie Plus, Minnie, Voyage, Micro Minnie, Instinct, Destination, or Scorpion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V719. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer and ask for the corrected weight label. Reference recall 16V719 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Winnebago says dealers will replace the incorrect weight labels with corrected labels free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Winnebago dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer overloading from an incorrect weight label. The label lists fresh water capacity in gallons when it should list pounds, which can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its intended limit. Overloading can cause loss of control and increase crash risk.
When did Winnebago notify owners about recall 16V719?
Winnebago began this recall on January 19, 2017. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Winnebago dealer if your trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V719000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-574-825-5250 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V719 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V719000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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