The defect
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie, Minnie, and Voyage travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
The risk
Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Micro Minnie | 2022 |
| Winnebago Minnie | 2022 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2022 |
Components: TRAILER HITCHES | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Micro Minnie | 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| Winnebago Minnie | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2022 | 2 | 6 |
Other trailer hitches recalls in 2022
8 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the trailer hitches; Winnebago Towable filed 32 campaigns in all.
| 22V703000 19 Sept 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V657000 31 Aug 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 22V633000 18 Aug 2022 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 22V626000 15 Aug 2022 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 22V499000 12 Jul 2022 | Vermeer Manufacturing Company |
| 22V366000 20 May 2022 | Joe's Trailer Mfg. |
| 22V229000 8 Apr 2022 | Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022