2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. The weight label on the affected vehicles incorrectly states the fresh water capacity in gallons when it should be stated in pounds.
What could happen: The incorrect information may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect weight labels with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago owner relations at 1-574-825-5250 extension 5220.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2016 WINNIE DROP.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 16V719000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-574-825-5250.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Winnebago Winnie Drop, Micro Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Plus, Spyder, Scorpion, Destination, Instinct, and Voyage travel trailers manufactured November 9, 2015, to September 6, 2016. The weight label on the affected vehicles incorrectly states the fresh water capacity in gallons when it should be stated in pounds.
Consequence: The incorrect information may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect weight labels with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago owner relations at 1-574-825-5250 extension 5220.
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.
2. Equipment — fix not yet available
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. The refrigerator compartment may not be completely sealed and thus may allow carbon monoxide to enter the main cabin.
What could happen: If carbon monoxide were to enter the main cabin, it can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, or possible death.
The fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2016 WINNIE DROP.
- The fix is not available yet. Register your contact details with the dealer so they call you when parts arrive.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the repair is free of charge — safety recall repairs are free by US law.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-574-825-5250.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Summary: Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnie Drop recreational trailers manufactured from September 10, 2015, through March 8, 2016. The refrigerator compartment may not be completely sealed and thus may allow carbon monoxide to enter the main cabin.
Consequence: If carbon monoxide were to enter the main cabin, it can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, or possible death.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on June 21, 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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
09/18/2016 · Wheels / tires
I PURCHASED A 2016 WINNEBAGO SCORPION 04-28-2016, THE TRAILER HAS LESS THEN 3,000 MILES ON IT. ONE TIRE ALMOST CAME APART (SEPARATED), WE ASKED LIONS HEAD TO REPLACE ALL TIRES AND LIONS HEAD SAID NO. THEY SENT US ONE NEW TIRE. NOW160 MILES LATER ON TRAILER THE TWO TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ARE WEARING FASTER ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE AND ALSO THE SIDEWAL…