Winnebago Hike, Micro Minnie FLX: Solar panel

Date

Nov. 8, 2024

Filed by

Winnebago Towable

Vehicles

Winnebago Hike (2022); Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX (2022)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Winnebago of Indiana, LLC

Component

Equipment › Electrical › Accessory Generator › Solar Panel; Structure › Critical Fasteners

Description of the defect

Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2022 Micro Minnie FLX and Hike travel trailers. The mounting hardware may come loose, allowing the solar panel to detach.

Potentially affected

1211

What can happen

A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install butyl adhesive tape between the solar panel and mounting bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000040.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 5, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

CAM0000040

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Solar Panel Mounting Hardware · Mounting Hardware · N/A

Recall number

24V845000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.