2000 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
3 recalls, 13 complaints - 8 TSBs
08V265000 Jun 13, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING MY 1999-2002 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, ULTIMATE FREEDOM, MY 1999-2001 CHIEFTAIN, MY 2000-2001 BRAVE, MY 2001 JOURNEY MY 2000 MINNIE WINNIE, MY 2000-2002 ITASCA HORIZON, MY 1999 SUNCRUISER, MY 2001 SUNFLYER, AND MY 2000 SUNRISE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATI... Read more
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101... Read more
01V128004 Apr 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE 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
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS 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... Read more
00V273004 Oct 13, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE 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
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2021
Incident date: May 14, 2021
LT 225 75R16 TREAD SEPARATED
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2021
Incident date: Jun 6, 2021
TREAD SEPARATED LT 225 75R16
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 25, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2000 MINNIE WINNIE MOTOR HOME WHICH HAS 21,000 MILES ON IT AND LEFT FOR OUR SONS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT IN VIRGINIA BEACH. WE LEFT AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00AM AUG 1, 2007 AND EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR OUTER TIRE. WHEN THEY PULLED THE TIRE OFF, THEY NOTICED THA... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2006
Incident date: Aug 24, 2006
MOTORHOME TIRE TREAD PROBLEMS: I HAVE 2000 29 FT. MINNIE WINNIE MOTORHOME. WE HAVE HAD SEVEN TIRE TREAD FAILURES. TWICE DOING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MOTORHOME. NO INJURIES TO PASSENGERS. AFTER OUR MOST RECENT FAILURE WE FEEL THIS HAS BECOME A SAFETY FACTOR. TWO TIRES WERE FIRESTONE STEEL RADIAL... Read more
TIRES
Nov 23, 2004
Incident date: Jul 16, 2004
THE CONSUMER OWNS A MOTOR HOME EQUIPPED WITH 6 FIRESTONE TIRES. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OF THE REAR INSIDE RIGHT TIRE, HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND SENT THE BLOWN OUT TIRE FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE OWNERS CLAIM. THEIR REASON WAS THAT THE TIRE WAS UNDER INFLATED. PR... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 8, 2004
Incident date: Sep 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH INNER REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 7, 2003
Incident date: Sep 7, 2003
MY 2000 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL LT225/75R16 TIRES HAD A BLOWOUT, CATASTROPHIC TREAD SEPARATION. CAUSED DAMAGE TO TAILPIPE, MUDFLAP, SIDE PANEL. *AK
STRUCTURE
Aug 1, 2002
Incident date: Jul 25, 2002
FIRESTONE, P225/75R16, DOT VDIL-1X1439; WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH INNER RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, THAT SAME DAY, THE OUTER RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DESIGN IS INADEQUATE FOR THE ADVERTISED SLEEPING CAPACITY OF 7 AND THE ABILITY TO TOW UP TO 3500 POUNDS... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 17, 2001
Incident date: Jun 7, 2001
FRONT GLASS PANEL ABOUT THE DRIVER CAB EXPLODED SCATTERING GLASS PIECES THROUGH OUT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. REPLACED THE GLASS. THE GLASS WAS 1/8" TEMPERRED
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 17, 2001
SUPPORTING CHASSIS FRAME REVEALED A CONDITION WHEREBY THE MANUFACTURER HAS CUT-OUT A PROT OF THE STRUCTURAL CROSS MEMBER SPANNING BETWEEN THE TWO MAINFRAME MEMBER. THE CUT FRAM IS 3" WIDE X 4" DEEP "V" SHAPE ABOTU 3 1/2 FT. LONG.
TIRES
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Jul 11, 2001
I PURCHASED A 2000 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4 TIRES SIZE 225/75R16. ON 07/11/01 I HAD A SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON A REAR TIRE WHICH CAUSED $800.00 IN DAMAGES TO MY MOTORHOME. THAT PARTICULAR TIRE HAD 8200 MILES ON IT. I REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE, WHICH HAD NEVER TOUCHED THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 28, 2001
Incident date: Mar 26, 2001
GENERATOR EXPLODED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
TIRES
Oct 4, 2000
PE-00-040; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000, WINNEBAGO, MINNIE WINNIE, TIRE SIZE LT22575R16 M S, DOT NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE, TIRES HAVE 9 HUNDRED MILES ON THEM. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE OUTTER DUAL TIRE HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS JUST BELOW THE SIDEWALL, RIGHT ON THE SIDE. CRACKS WERE 3 INCHES LO... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
8 manufacturer communications from 8 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 | 2 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
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 (current) | 3 | 13 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 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 |