Winnebago recalls certain 2026 Access travel trailers because the Gross Axle Weight Rating may be missing from the certification label, risking vehicle overload.
Missing weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2026 Access travel trailers because the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) might not be listed on the certification label. Without this information, owners could unintentionally overload the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers or owners will replace the label free of charge to correct the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1770663-winnebago-access-2026-recall-equipment.
“Winnebago 2026 Access Recall: Missing Weight Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1770663-winnebago-access-2026-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall #26V052000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V052000).
Winnebago Towable recalled certain 2026 Access travel trailers because missing weight information may lead to unintentional overloading and crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on January 29, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Winnebago Access, 2026
What to do
Dealers or owners will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is 44448204.
The hazard
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) may not be listed on the certification label, which fails to comply with 49 CFR Part 567 requirements. Missing weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Winnebago Towable has 16 other recalls on record since 2016-03-21. Other recent recalls of similar products include Winnebago 2019-2022 Trailers: Incorrect Tire Label Risk (2025-10-15), Winnebago 2022 Micro Minnie Cooktop Fire Risk Recall (2024-04-23), and Winnebago 2022 Micro Minnie Recall: Cooktop Fire Risk (2024-01-30). Other recent recalls of similar products include Subaru Forester 2025 Recall: Incorrect GAWR Label Risk of Crash (2026-07-07), Forest River XLR Toy Hauler (2024) Recall: Incorrect GVWR Risk of Overloading (2026-06-15), and Forest River Wildwood 2026-2027 Travel Trailers: Incorrect GVWR Risk (2026-07-08).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the certification label on your Winnebago Access travel trailer to see if the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is listed. This recall applies to certain 2026 models manufactured by Winnebago Towable. You can contact customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220 or reference recall number 44448204 for confirmation.
Brand
Winnebago
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Your Label
Verify if the Gross Axle Weight Rating is missing from your trailer's certification label.
Contact Winnebago
Call customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220 or wait for the owner notification letter mailed starting March 13, 2026.
Get Label Replaced
Have a dealer or yourself replace the label free of charge to ensure the weight rating is clearly displayed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers or owners will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is 44448204.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 43 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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