2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
The 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE, potentially affecting up to 25,903 vehicles.
Recall 06V456000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 1,491 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V405000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 15,337 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V516000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 5,125 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 04V512000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 3,950 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE RV. WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TELEVISION THAT WAS BEING HELD BY THE FRAME ON THE FRONT WALL FELL FROM THE FRAME AND ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 39,000.
CONSUMER STATED MICROWAVE TURNED ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. THE DEALER'S AGREED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE WORK THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. *AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03E044000 SUBJECT: MICROWAVE OVENS/CIRCUIT SHORT. THE CONSUMER DID NOT LIKE THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MICROWAVE WAS SENDING THE REPLACEMENT PARTS TO THE INDIVIDUAL CONSUMERS AND MAKING THEM RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A DEALER TO INSTALL THE PARTS. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS DISPLEASED WITH THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECALL.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
- 1998 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 3 complaints
- 1999 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 8 complaints
- 2000 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 13 complaints
- 2001 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 3 complaints
- 2002 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 3 complaints
- 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE (current)
- 2004 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 1 complaint
- 2005 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 0 complaints
- 2006 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 0 complaints
- 2007 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 0 complaints
- 2008 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 0 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO FORZA — 48 total complaints