The defect
Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2022 Micro Minnie FLX and Hike travel trailers. The mounting hardware may come loose, allowing the solar panel to detach.
The risk
A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install butyl adhesive tape between the solar panel and mounting bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000040.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Hike | 2022 |
| Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX | 2022 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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 Hike | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
Other structure recalls in 2024
73 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the structure; Winnebago Towable filed 32 campaigns in all.
| 24V824000 30 Dec 2024 | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 24V968000 23 Dec 2024 | Storyteller Overland |
| 24V963000 20 Dec 2024 | Orange EV |
| 24V964000 20 Dec 2024 | Orange EV |
| 24V922000 11 Dec 2024 | Great Dane Trailers |
| 24V918000 10 Dec 2024 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 24V916000 10 Dec 2024 | Grand Design RV, LLC |
| 24V901000 28 Nov 2024 | McLaren Automotive Incorporated |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024