Winnebago Journey 2016 Suspension Recall: Sway Bar Detachment Risk
Winnebago is recalling 2016 Journey motorhomes with potential sway bar detachment due to loose bolts, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact DTNA for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2016 Journey motorhomes because sway bar mounting brackets may loosen, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need free repairs to prevent handling issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227544-winnebago-journey-2016-suspension-recall-sway-bar-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227544-winnebago-journey-2016-suspension-recall-sway-bar-detachment-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V277000
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“Winnebago Journey 2016 Suspension Recall: Sway Bar Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227544-winnebago-journey-2016-suspension-recall-sway-bar-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V277000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V277000).
Why it’s dangerous
If sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar can detach from the axle. This affects vehicle handling and increases crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Winnebago Journey and Forza motorhome owners who purchased their vehicles between May 7, 2015 and March 25, 2016. Drivers of these specific models are most at risk due to potential sway bar detachment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Winnebago Journey, Forza, Itasca Solei, or Meridian motorhomes purchased between May 7, 2015 and March 25, 2016. The affected vehicles have sway bar mounting brackets that may bend or loosen.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free repair for the sway bar mounting brackets.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #16V277000 (October 5, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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