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September 15, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V637000
An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V637000
Manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,369
Summary
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko, 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2020-2022 View, Navion, and 2020-2021 Vita, and Porto motorhomes. An incorrect hitch label was installed, which can lead to overloading of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 177.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
A customer called in to advise the hitch load label on their unit as incorrect. After an investigation, the customer unit was found to be part of a population previously identified in an internal quality campaign.
Further review of units produced after the internal campaign were verified to be correct. The Product Safety Committee met on September 7, 2023 and decided to conduct a voluntary recall.
Winnebago is aware of 1 reported incident related to the recall condition, first becoming aware on or about May 2023. Of this incident, we are aware of 0 injuries.
17 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
WINNEBAGO | EKKO | 2022 |
WINNEBAGO | MINNIE WINNIE | 2020-2022 |
WINNEBAGO | NAVION | 2020-2022 |
WINNEBAGO | PORTO | 2020-2021 |
WINNEBAGO | SPIRIT | 2020-2022 |
WINNEBAGO | VIEW | 2020-2022 |
WINNEBAGO | VITA | 2020-2021 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V637-4260.pdf 646.111KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V637-3734.PDF 214.495KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V637&docType=RCL
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- Wide Application: Suitbale for a ball mount, cargo carrier, bicycle frame, trailer hitch, winch and other heavy accessories. Durable and reliable in bad weather. Fastens to the frame with included hardware.
- Premium Quality: Made of heavy duty steel for maximum strength and safety whiling towing. Gross Trailer Weight: 3500 lbs; Tongue Weight: 350 lbs.
- Specification: Surface Finish: Black Powder Coated; Attachment Location: Rear; Receiver Size: 2''. Direct replacement for 13703. Fit for 72 inch wide frames.
- Package Included: You will receive 1 X Trailer Hitch, others as shown in pictures. Note: Instructions & mounting hardware are included.
- Installation: Direct bolt on installation. No modification required. Professional installation is always highly recommended.
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This RV trailer hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This trailer hitch RV equips your camper with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can be used for dinghy towing, flat towing or towing a trailer
- EASY TO INSTALL. Installation of this RV camper hitch is fast and easy. It securely bolts into place with the included grade-8 hardware and typically requires just a few tools. The 3-piece adjustable design fits RV frames up to 72 inches wide
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- Feature: Material: Steel; Color: Black; Finish:Powder Coated. Durable, strong strength and impact resistance meet your towing needs.
- Package Include: 1pc of trailer hitch. Mounting hardware and instruction are included.
- Installation: Install by screws. Professional installation is always highly recommended.
- Quick, Easy Installation: No need for complicated welding to make the Ohuhu Hitch Receiver work. You can hook it up to a bicycle rack, RV tire rack, cargo rack or other accessories. Simply install it on the bumper and you are good to go.
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- Use Only For 2"*2" Square Tubes: : Designed specifically for 4"-4.5" bumpers, this receiver is made for use with 2"*2" square tubes. Ensure that there is at least 1" of space between the bumper and trailer before installation.
- 200lbs Tongue Weight Capacity: The Ohuhu Camper Bumper Hitch has a 200lbs tongue weight capacity that you can rely on (Note: It is NOT intended for towing purposes).
- Accessories Included: Also included with your purchase are a set of 5/8" hitch pins and 1 rubber cap. Use the pins to secure the rack once installed on the hitch receiver to make it more stable, and the rubber cap to cover the hitch receiver when not in use.
- This RV bumper hitch fits 4 inch x 4 inch RV or travel trailer bumper, use for both downside and upside
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- ECORROSION RESISTANT: Made of strong steel with a durable black powder coat finish, super corrosion resistant
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- Trailer Hitch ( Pin, Clip, Ballmount & Wirings Are Not Included )
- Hitch Class: Class 3, Receiver Size: 2" Receiver Tube, Built With A 3-Piece, Adjustable Design
- Towing Specifications: Gross Trailer Weight - 3500 lbs , Tongue Weight - 350 lbs, Fits Frames Up To 72" Wide, Designed For Towing A Bike Rack, Trailer Or Small Vehicle Behind AN RV
- Black
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This RV trailer hitch is rated for 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 500 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This trailer hitch RV equips your camper with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can be used for dinghy towing, flat towing or towing a trailer
- EASY TO INSTALL. Installation of this RV camper hitch is fast and easy. It securely bolts into place with the included grade-8 hardware and typically requires just a few tools. The 3-piece adjustable design fits RV frames up to 66 inches wide
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT camper hitch design is tested at our Detroit engineering facility according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety and reliability while towing
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This RV towing hitch is protected with a dual-coat finish of rust-resistant A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage
- 2" hitch for travel trailers and fifth wheels
- Bolt (Class I) or weld (Class II) onto the frame
- For use with bike racks, cargo carriers and other accessories
- Not to be used pulling cars or boats if bolted in Class I configuration
- Mounts to the side wall of frame or horizontal wall of C-channel or I-beam with angled hardware
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This RV trailer hitch is rated for 5,000 lbs. GTW, 500 lbs. TW, 6,000 lbs. WD and 600 lbs. WDTW (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This trailer hitch RV equips your camper with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can be used for dinghy towing, flat towing or towing a trailer
- EASY TO INSTALL. Installation of this RV camper hitch is fast and easy. It securely bolts into place with the included grade-8 hardware and typically requires just a few tools. The 3-piece adjustable design fits RV frames up to 51 inches wide
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT camper hitch design is tested at our Detroit engineering facility according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety and reliability while towing
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This RV towing hitch is protected with a dual-coat finish of rust-resistant A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This RV trailer hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This trailer hitch RV equips your camper with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT camper hitch design is tested at our Detroit engineering facility according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety and reliability while towing
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This camper bumper hitch is protected with a dual-coat finish of rust-resistant A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The finishes are co-cured for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. Installation of this RV camper trailer hitch is fast and easy. It securely bolts onto virtually any 4-inch x 4-inch RV bumper with the included hardware and typically just a few tools
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-637 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc. Submission Date : SEP 15, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-637 Manufacturer Recall No. : 177 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc. Address : PO BOX 152 605 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Forest City IA 50436 Company phone : 1-641-585-3535 Population : Number of potentially involved : 5,369 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Winnebago Ekko Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying units built within the time frame of an internal rework campaign where Hitch Load Rating labels were reviewed. Units built after this internal campaign were determined to be correct. Production Dates : APR 15, 2021 – APR 15, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2020-2022 Winnebago Minnie Winnie / Spirit Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying units built within the time frame of an internal rework campaign where Hitch Load Rating labels were reviewed. Units built after this internal campaign were determined to be correct. Production Dates : SEP 28, 2018 – JUL 27, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-637 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2020-2022 Winnebago View / Navion Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying units built within the time frame of an internal rework campaign where Hitch Load Rating labels were reviewed. Units built after this internal campaign were determined to be correct. Production Dates : MAR 01, 2019 – AUG 05, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2020-2021 Winnebago Vita / Porto Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying units built within the time frame of an internal rework campaign where Hitch Load Rating labels were reviewed. Units built after this internal campaign were determined to be correct. Production Dates : SEP 10, 2018 – JUN 28, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : An incorrect hitch label was installed. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : An incorrect hitch label could lead to incorrect loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Operator installed the incorrect label Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : No warning Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-637 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : A customer called in to advise the hitch load label on their unit as incorrect. After an investigation, the customer unit was found to be part of a population previously identified in an internal quality campaign. Further review of units produced after the internal campaign were verified to be correct. The Product Safety Committee met on September 7, 2023 and decided to conduct a voluntary recall. Winnebago is aware of 1 reported incident related to the recall condition, first becoming aware on or about May 2023. Of this incident, we are aware of 0 injuries. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago will coordinate sending the correct labels for installation on the affected units. Reimbursement requests will follow the general reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy component will be the correct called out label as originally specified. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was corrected in production through the action of an internal quality campaign and operator training. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : The recall schedule will follow the 60 day requirement Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 22, 2023 – SEP 22, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 14, 2023 – NOV 14, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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