Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 23, 2004
TREAD SEPERATION, NO LOSS OF AIR. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10082553
- Incident
- Mar 3, 2003
- Mileage
- 27,420 mi
1998 Winnebago Minnie Winnie
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 23, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, most frequently naming the tires & wheels and fuel system categories. 9 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 3 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Tires & wheels266.7%
- Fuel system133.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 26, 2000
FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES P225/75R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, DAMGE TO THE MUD FLAPS DUE TO TIRE FAILURES, AT FIRST THE DEALER TRIED TO SAY THE FAILURES WERE CAUSED BY LOW INFLATION, HOWEVER 3 DAYS PRIOR TO CONSUMER'S TRIP, THE TIRES WERE SERVICED, FIRESTONE AGREED TO PAY FOR DAMAGES AND TIRES. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 866057
- Incident
- Aug 14, 1999
Fuel system
Filed Aug 10, 1999
A PLASTIC T-FITTING BETWEEN THE ENGINE, GAS TANK AND GENERATOR HAD DISINTEGRATED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF THE MOTORHOME. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 547868
- Incident
- Jul 1, 1999
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
7SB002-24-01A
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
TSB2023-001
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 exterior structure will become compressed at this point. The repair procedure will include additional outriggers and a steel shim.
7SB005-23-01A
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
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
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
EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998Viewing | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.