Winnebago Winnie Drop Recall: Carbon Monoxide Risk
Winnebago recalls certain 2016 Winnie Drop trailers due to a refrigerator compartment seal issue that may allow carbon monoxide into the cabin.
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If carbon monoxide were to enter the main cabin, it can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, or possible death.
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnie Drop recreational trailers because the refrigerator compartment may not be completely sealed. This defect allows carbon monoxide to enter the main cabin, creating a risk of poisoning or death. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227551-winnebago-winnie-drop-2016-recall-equipment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227551-winnebago-winnie-drop-2016-recall-equipment · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V161000
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“Winnebago Winnie Drop Recall: Carbon Monoxide Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227551-winnebago-winnie-drop-2016-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall #16V161000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V161000).
Why it’s dangerous
The refrigerator compartment may fail to seal completely, allowing exhaust gases or carbon monoxide to leak into the living space. Exposure to carbon monoxide can lead to poisoning or death in normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of specific model year 2016 Winnie Drop recreational trailers manufactured between September 10, 2015, and March 8, 2016. Occupants of these trailers are at risk of carbon monoxide exposure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a model year 2016 Winnie Drop trailer manufactured from September 10, 2015, through March 8, 2016. Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250 to confirm if your unit is included.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250 to inquire about the remedy, which is currently under development.
What NHTSA says to do
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #16V161000 (March 21, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 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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