Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V456000 Reported July 18, 2017

Incorrect gawr and gvwr information/part 567

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Equipment · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V456000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 18, 2017
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2015 bus28wc and bus28sh transit buses. based on the seating capacity of the vehicle as equipped, if fully loaded, the vehicles may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and/or the gross axle weight rating (gawr) limitations indicated on the certification label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

Overloading of the transit bus may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will reduce the seating capacity of the bus, free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2017. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V456000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V456000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V456000?

NHTSA recall 17V456000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on July 18, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect gawr and gvwr information/part 567. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V456000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.