- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Winnebago Instinct Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Instinct have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2016 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Instinct years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Winnebago Instinct recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Instinct yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Winnebago Instinct: every year compared
All Instinct years2017 Winnebago Instinct vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Winnebago Instinct | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2017 Winnebago Fuse | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Journey | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Era | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Minnie | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Forza | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2017 Winnebago Instinct
Does the 2017 Winnebago Instinct have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Winnebago Instinct: labels (October 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Winnebago Instinct had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2017 Winnebago Instinct has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data