NHTSA Recall 16V155000: Trailer hitches
Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Itasca Suncruiser.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V155000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 140 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | March 16, 2016 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured January 16, 2016, to March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to March 8, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.
Safety risk
Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 140.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V155000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2016 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2016 |
| Winnebago Commercial Vehicle | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.