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Use caution Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 15, 2022

Winnebago 2022 Micro Minnie Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash Separation

Winnebago is recalling 2022 Micro Minnie travel trailers due to improperly welded trailer couplers that may cause separation from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.

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Winnebago is recalling certain 2022 Micro Minnie travel trailers because the trailer coupler was improperly welded and could separate from the tow vehicle, raising crash risk. Owners should get the coupler inspected and replaced by a dealer at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81202-winnebago-2022-micro-minnie-trailer-hitches-recall-risk-of-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81202-winnebago-2022-micro-minnie-trailer-hitches-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V157000

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“Winnebago 2022 Micro Minnie Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81202-winnebago-2022-micro-minnie-trailer-hitches-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #22V157000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V157000).

Winnebago Towable recalled certain 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie, Minnie, and Voyage travel trailers due to improperly welded couplers that may cause trailer separation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on March 15, 2022.

How to tell if you have it

  • Winnebago Micro Minnie, 2022
  • Winnebago Minnie, 2022
  • Winnebago Voyage!, 2022

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.

The hazard

The improperly welded coupler may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA has received six owner complaints for the 2022 Micro Minnie and two for the 2022 Voyage!, with reports including one fire and two injuries across all models.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Winnebago Towable has 15 other recalls on file since March 21, 2016. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Winnebago 2019-2022 Trailers incorrect tire label risk (Oct. 15, 2025), the Keystone 2026 Montana RV underbelly detachment risk (April 2, 2026), and the Brinkley RV 2025 Model Z suspension recall for broken bolts (May 22, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie, Minnie, or Voyage travel trailer has a coupler that was improperly welded. The recall was announced in April 2022 with owner notifications mailed to affected owners.

  • Brand
    Winnebago
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Winnebago Customer Service

    Call 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220 to schedule a free coupler inspection and replacement at a dealer.

  2. Get Coupler Inspected

    Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler if necessary at no cost to the owner.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 36 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Mar 15, 202212. Owner letters mailed: Apr 20, 202222022
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 22V157000 — Winnebago 2022 Micro Minnie Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash Separation

Hello,

I own a Winnebago 2022 Micro Minnie Trailer Hitches Recall: Risk of Crash Separation that is covered by recall 22V157000 from Winnebago.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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 #22V157000 (March 15, 2022)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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