2016 Winnebago Instinct Recall: Affected trailers may have an inadvertent "I" stamped as the fifth…
NHTSA campaign 16V159000 · Equipment · filed Mar 17, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V159000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.