The problem
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Minnie travel trailers. The microwave may have been incorrectly connected to a 20 AMP breaker, allowing the wire to become overloaded.
The risk
An overloaded wire increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the 20 AMP breaker with a 15 AMP breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000037.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 24V617000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.