Winnebago Minnie Winnie 2001

Model Minnie Winnie made in 2001 by Winnebago got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires and visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, other.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03V405000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/01/2000 to 10/31/2003V (Vehicle)15337ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/16/200310/22/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryAn 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 SummarySamsung 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.
NotesCustomers 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, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01V006000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 08/31/2000 to 01/22/2001V (Vehicle)12703/16/2001MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.02/06/200102/09/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motorhomes. the hose supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the refrigerator in the slideout of the unit did not have adequate hose loop at the extension mechanism. the insufficient amount of hose in this loop could cause damage to the hose when the room is retracted.
Consequence SummaryHe hose could develop a leak which has the potential to result in fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will re-route the lpg hose. owner notification began march 16, 2001. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01V128004WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000V (Vehicle)437005/25/2001ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.04/30/200105/23/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
9800102/03/2001
 Driver side front tire separated at 55 mph. 100 miles later, the drivers side rear tires separated at 55 mph. *ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
05/25/200310000109/27/2001
 The tread on one of my tires separated while driving on the open road at about 60 mph. the tire is not serviceable. here are the details. mileage on tire - 10,000 miles. tire brand - firestone steel tex radial r4s ii. tire size - lt225/75r16 115/112r m/s. dot number - 8x1l 1x1 3000. vehicle - 2001 winnebago minnie winnie 27p built on ford e450 chassis. vehicle was lightly loaded with driver and one passenger on board. tire was located on right rear axle on outside. tire pressure was checked about 2 hours before failure occurred and was set at the specified cold pressure of 80 psi. tire came as original equipment when vehicle was purchased new in sep 2001. *tt
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
09/10/200430000103/10/2001
 9/10/04 traveling west in 2001 minnie winnie, model 331 c. window in the cab-over section of the motorhome imploded. no vehicles in immediate area and nothing heard hitting window. window was tempered glass and completely shattered into small pieces and tiny shards of glass. because window had curtain drawn, driver and passenger were spared being covered with glass. although agains the law to do so, have seen many children riding up in this section of class c motorhomes an cab over campers. they would have probably lost their eyesight. a call to the manufacturer of the motorhome was met with disinterest and excuses. i replied that the glass may be too thin and that probably windshield type glass rather than tempered glass should be used in this application. i consider this type of glass, used in virtually a windshield situation, to be an extreme hazzard to any passengers riding in motorhomes or cab over campers. your attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.*ak

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