The Recall Desk
Our severity:ModerateNHTSA·26V745000·Announced 2026-11-12

Winnebago Recalls 2026 Thrive Travel Trailers for Incorrect Weight Labels

Winnebago is recalling 2026 Thrive travel trailers because the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating were not updated on the certification label after vehicle alterations.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling error where the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating were not updated after alterations, creating a risk of unintentional overloading and increased crash risk. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2026 Thrive travel trailers. The recall addresses a compliance issue where the original Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were not listed on the certification label after the vehicles underwent alterations. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 567.

The incorrect labeling creates a safety risk because the listed weight values may differ from the actual values. This discrepancy can lead to unintentionally overloading the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.

Winnebago will provide corrected labels to owners free of charge. Owner letters are expected to be mailed on January 7, 2027. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is 44448365.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO THRIVE
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Towable
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
18

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)

  • THRIVE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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