Winnebago Minnie 2004
Model Minnie made in 2004 by Winnebago got 3 consumer complains as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and tires. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V512000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/23/2002 to 04/14/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 3950 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/20/2004 | 10/28/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with gas engines, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V516000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 10/03/2002 to 09/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 5125 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/20/2004 | 10/28/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V456000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/19/2003 to 09/29/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1491 | 12/15/2006 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 11/28/2006 | 11/30/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. the recall began on december 15, 2006. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 103.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V405000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/2000 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 15337 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/16/2003 | 10/22/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V475000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/12/2004 to 07/17/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 3613 | 10/14/2005 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/13/2005 | 10/14/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. the recall began on october 15, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/19/2004 | 2173 | 1 | 11/23/2003 |
| While driving our 2004 winnebago across the harry nice bridge going from maryland to virginia on i-301 the awning unfurled. the weather conditions were windy. the awning manufacturer has done nothing to correct inadvertent covering of the awning. the manufacturer is a & e systems.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE | |||
| 09/12/2003 | 2500 | 20 | 09/12/2003 |
| Propane furnace in brand new rv quits working whenever the temperature drops below 50 degrees fahrenheit or so, endangering the occupants sleeping in the vehicle. the propane alarm goes off frequently indicating propane in the vehicle. dealer, nor manufacturer will repair the problem, despite 6 visits. *la | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 5000 | 3 | 05/01/2004 |
| Dad: the consumer owns 2004 ford chassis. the consumer stated there were three flats on vehicle over the period of one year. the consumer had the tires inspected and it was determined that the valve stems used were made of rubber. the service dealer stated the tires for this type of motor home should have the metal valve stems because the rubber valve stems were not recommended. the consumer has not contacted the ford manufacturer. he has contacted michelin and they stated that it was not the responsibility of the tire manufacturer because they did not install the valve stems on the tires.*ak *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | DAVIS | 95616 | LA MESA RV | 5307478400 |
| VA | ASHLAND | 23005 | MCGEORGE'S | 804-550-7323 |