The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V270000·Announced 2023-04-14

Winnebago Micro Minnie spare tire carrier failure and detachment risk

Winnebago is recalling 2021–2023 Micro Minnie travel trailers because the spare tire carrier may fail and detach, posing a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the carrier free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a structural vehicle defect in the spare tire carrier. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2021 through 2023 Micro Minnie travel trailers. The spare tire carrier on these units may fail when loaded with certain off-road style tires.

When the spare tire carrier fails, it can detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. This increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 10,492 units are affected by this recall. Owners should contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220 to arrange the free replacement of the spare tire carrier. Winnebago began mailing owner notification letters on June 2, 2023. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO MICRO MINNIE
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Towable
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer / Spare Tire Carrier
Hazard
Affected units
10,492

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MICRO MINNIE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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