The worst 2016 Winnebago Instinct problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V719000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- No direct safety risk exists but an accurate VIN is required to verify trailer applicability for any future safety recalls.
- 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.
Recall number 16V159000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Winnebago Instinct 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
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Questions about the 2016 Winnebago Instinct
Is the 2016 Winnebago Instinct reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Winnebago Instinct.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Winnebago Instinct?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 Winnebago Instinct have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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