2016 Winnebago Winnie Drop problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2016-10-07 · campaign 16V719000 · 3,118 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2016-03-21 · campaign 16V161000 · 418 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnie Drop recreational trailers manufactured from September 10, 2015, through March 8, 2016. The refrigerator compartment may not be completely sealed and thus may allow carbon monoxide to enter the main cabin.
Risk: If carbon monoxide were to enter the main cabin, it can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, or possible death.
Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-04-05 · 7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each ro should document.
Structure 2022-09-19 · 7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
Equipment 2022-05-31 · 7SB009-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all dealers. this bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email winnebago the signed vehicle registration form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
Equipment 2021-07-01 · 7SB010-21-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
Equipment 2021-03-26 · 7SB014-21-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general parts and service letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
What owners report
2016-09-18 · Tires · 3,000 mi“i purchased a 2016 winnebago scorpion 04-28-2016, the trailer has less then 3,000 miles on it. one tire almost came apart (separated), we asked lions head to replace all tires and lions head said no. they sent us one new tire. now160 miles later on trailer the two tires on the passenger side are wearing faster on the outside of the tire and also th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.