Winnebago falls after Hunterbrook flags ‘potential cover-up’ of frame failure

Winnebago’s Grand Design recreational vehicles “appear to be experiencing widespread frame failure, potentially affecting thousands of units sold for more than a billion dollars,” according to a report by Hunterbrook Media. Based on Hunterbrook Media’s reporting, Hunterbrook Capital is short shares of Winnebago Industries. The defect has led to costly damage and potential safety hazards, and rendered some RVs unroadworthy, Hunterbrook’s analysis found. The website flags a “potential cover-up,” saying Winnebago has used nondisclosure agreements, buybacks, and online censorship “to silence complaints about frame failure, potentially violating consumer protection laws,” according to its conversations with owners and legal experts. Shares of Winnebago are down 2% to $58.07 following the report.