1996 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
1 recalls — 6 complaints — 7 TSBs
02V277005 Dec 10, 2002
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLI... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NOROLD SERVICE AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 5, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, LT22575R16, M/S ORIGINAL TIRES. WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE, THEN TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME THE TREAD SEPARATED WAS IN JUNE OF 2000 2 TIRES WERE REPLACED.*JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Jul 16, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ONE FIRESTONE STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES (SIZE LT225/75R16 M/S) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE INBOARD ROADSIDE DUAL WHEEL OF CONSUMER'S RV. NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 16, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ONE FIRESTONE STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES (SIZE LT225/75R16 M/S) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE INBOARD ROADSIDE DUAL WHEEL OF CONSUMER'S RV. NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1996 WINNIEBAGO MINNI WINNI; HAS A FORD E350 SUPER DUTY CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, FELT A VIBRATION RIGHT REAR INSIDE TIRE, PULLED OVER, AND TIRE WAS BLEWOUT, AND ALL THE RUBBER WAS OFF. SECOND TIME ON 19 AUG 2000, WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, LEFT REAR OUTSIDE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING, LEFT REAR INSIDE TIRE BLEWOUT. CONSUMER HAD HEARD A NOISE WHICH KEPT GETTING LOUDER, TOOK TO SERVICE STATION & MECHANIC NOTICED TIRE HAD NO TREAD. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED EXCEPT SPARE TIRE. ALSO, OIL WAS LEAKING FROM GENERATOR. THIS WAS DUE TO SHIMS NOT BEING INSTALLED & IT NEEDED H... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 1999
WHILE DRIVING, LEFT REAR INSIDE TIRE BLEWOUT. CONSUMER HAD HEARD A NOISE WHICH KEPT GETTING LOUDER, TOOK TO SERVICE STATION & MECHANIC NOTICED TIRE HAD NO TREAD. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED EXCEPT SPARE TIRE. ALSO, OIL WAS LEAKING FROM GENERATOR. THIS WAS DUE TO SHIMS NOT BEING INSTALLED & IT NEEDED H... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
TSB2023-001
Apr 13, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Winnebago has come to the realization that some Micro Minnie models may experience a flex on the outside edge of the floor and off door sidewall. As a result, the single outrigger support behind the wheel well may become deformed and/or the
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE across all model years (1976–2026).
67
Total Recalls
76
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — Year by Year
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 1 | 6 | |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |