Winnebago 2018 Micro Minnie Travel Trailers: Unintentional Bed Closure Risk
Winnebago is recalling certain 2017-2018 Micro Minnie travel trailers due to a bed that may close unintentionally, trapping occupants and increasing injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A bed that closes unintentionally may trap an occupant inside, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2017-2018 Micro Minnie travel trailers because the bed can close unintentionally if weight is at the head of the bed and the button strap isn't properly latched. This could trap occupants inside, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact Winnebago customer service to get a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225520-winnebago-2018-micro-minnie-travel-trailers-unintentional-bed-closure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225520-winnebago-2018-micro-minnie-travel-trailers-unintentional-bed-closure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V745000
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“Winnebago 2018 Micro Minnie Travel Trailers: Unintentional Bed Closure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225520-winnebago-2018-micro-minnie-travel-trailers-unintentional-bed-closure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V745000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V745000).
Why it’s dangerous
The bed may raise unintentionally when there's weight at the head of the bed and the button strap isn't properly latched. This can trap occupants inside the trailer, increasing the risk of injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Winnebago Micro Minnie travel trailers are affected. Those who use the bed with weight at the head and an unlatched button strap are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Winnebago Micro Minnie travel trailers. The issue occurs when weight is at the head of the bed and the button strap is not properly latched.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220 to schedule a free repair for the automatic latching mechanism.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a new automatic latching mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000031.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V745000 (June 11, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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