2026 Winnebago Thrive recall: Original GVWR and GAWR Information Missing on Certification Label

What's recalled

Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2026 Thrive travel trailers. The original Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were not listed the certification label after vehicle alterations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

The risk

If the values of the GVWR and GAWR differ from the original label values, it can lead to unintentionally overloading the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

18 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Winnebago Thrive.

Compared with

Winnebago Towable has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 6 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

No earlier NHTSA recalls for these models in records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

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

NHTSA's record, word for word

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Models in this recall

• Winnebago Thrive 2026

The record as NHTSA published it

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record