Recall 22V157 covers 1,638 2022 Winnebago Voyage!, Micro Minnie, and Minnie travel trailers for an improperly welded coupler. Repair is free once available.
Winnebago is recalling 1,638 2022 Voyage!, Micro Minnie, and Minnie travel trailers because an improperly welded coupler can let the trailer separate from the tow vehicle. Trailer separation can increase the risk of a crash, and the Winnebago dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The coupler on affected 2022 Winnebago Voyage!, Micro Minnie, and Minnie travel trailers is the metal hitch part at the front of the trailer. It locks over the tow vehicle's hitch ball and keeps the trailer connected while braking, turning, and traveling over uneven pavement. The connection depends on the coupler and its welds staying intact under towing loads.
On affected Winnebago trailers, the coupler was improperly welded. The recall coupler has spot welds where the repaired coupler uses full beads of weld. If those welds fail, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, creating a crash risk with serious injury or death, as described in NHTSA campaign 22V157.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not count on noise, looseness, or a visible change at the hitch to tell you the coupler welds are close to failing.
Who's affected?
Covers three Winnebago travel-trailer lines for the 2022 model year, with the coupler listed under both trailer-hitch and recreational vehicle/trailer components.
| 2022 Winnebago Voyage! | Trailer hitches |
|---|---|
| 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie | Trailer hitches |
| 2022 Winnebago Minnie | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Winnebago Minnie | Trailer hitches |
| 2022 Winnebago Voyage! | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 1,638 |
| 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?
Trailer separation from the tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, avoid towing the trailer until a dealer inspects the coupler, and use caution if the trailer has to be moved for service. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Winnebago Voyage!, Micro Minnie, or Minnie travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Winnebago customer service or a franchised Winnebago dealer for current repair timing before towing the trailer.
- Reference recall number 22V157 when you call, and have the April 20, 2022 owner letter ready if you received one.
- Schedule the free coupler inspection and replacement if Winnebago confirms the repair is open; the repair addresses the improperly welded coupler that can let the trailer separate from the tow vehicle.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the coupler inspection or replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
Winnebago has identified the dealer fix, but the final repair is not shown as available in this recall information. Once Winnebago opens the repair, a Winnebago technician will inspect the trailer coupler and replace it if needed. The coupler is the connection point between the trailer and the tow vehicle, so the inspection focuses on whether that part is secure and built to the recall repair standard. Parts and labor will be free once the repair opens.
Timeline
| March 15, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 20, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V157?
Recall 22V157 covers 1,638 2022 Winnebago Voyage!, Micro Minnie, and Minnie travel trailers with an improperly welded coupler. The defect can let the trailer separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Winnebago dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Winnebago Voyage!, Micro Minnie, or Minnie is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V157. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to arrange the coupler inspection and any required replacement. Reference recall number 22V157 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, and Winnebago's remedy states that dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer separation from the tow vehicle. NHTSA campaign 22V157 states that separation can increase crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the dealer confirms the coupler status, avoid towing the trailer for nonessential trips.
When did Winnebago notify owners?
Winnebago mailed owner notification letters on April 20, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN check still decides whether your specific Voyage!, Micro Minnie, or Minnie is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V157000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-574-825-5280 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V157 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V157000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →