NHTSA recall 16V159000
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Winnebago Instinct
Reported Mar 17, 201650 vehicles affectedWinnebago TowableBuilt Jan 12, 2016 – Feb 29, 2016
The defect
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016 Instinct trailers manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 29, 2016. The affected trailers may have an inadvertent "I" stamped as the fifth character in the VIN number.
The risk
No direct safety risk exists but an accurate VIN is required to verify trailer applicability for any future safety recalls.
The remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install a new VIN plate over the incorrect VIN plate, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250.