NHTSA Recall 16V277000: Stabilizer bar (suspension) and steering
Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 91 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Itasca Meridian.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V277000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › STABILIZER BAR; STEERING |
| Report received | May 10, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Safety risk
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and DTNSA will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
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 16V277000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Meridian | 2016 |
| Itasca Solei | 2016 |
| Winnebago Forza | 2016 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2016 |
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.