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2002 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 Jun 3, 2009
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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Latest Oct 16, 2003
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 2002 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 8 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified266.7%
  • Brakes133.3%

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

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
03V405000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Oct 16, 2003
15,337 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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 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.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jun 3, 2009

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED. BOTH AT SEPARATE TIMES. THERE IS A CURRANT RECALL FOR THE SAME CONDITION FOR ANOTHER WINNEBAGO CHASSIS. THERE WAS SEVERE OVERHEATING WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO CATCH FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10272756
Incident
May 15, 2006
Mileage
9,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 8, 2004

RECALL NOT ACCOMPLISHED BY SAMSUNG OF AMERICA ON MICROWAVE MODEL MR6699GB I HAD TO REPLACE THE MICROWAVE AT MY OWN COST SAMSUNG MHAS NOT REINBURSED ME FOR THIS ACTION. I HAVE A LETTER STATING THAT I WOULD BE REINBURSED IN JANUARY.*AK

NHTSA ID
10060701
Incident
Mar 7, 2004
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 25, 2004

CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL LETTER MR6699GB CONCERNING SAMSUM MICROWAVE IN NOVEMBER 2003. WALCO LOCAL INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE PART ON RECALL, AND IT FAILED. CONSUMER BOUGHT A NEW MICROWAVE, AND NO BODY WANTED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDING THE MONEY. *AK

NHTSA ID
10059792
Incident
Feb 25, 2004
Mileage
20,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB009-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.

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.

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

Winnebago Minnie Winnie by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025130—
2024020—
2023000—
2022110—
2021010—
2020120—
2019310—
2018411—
2017210—
2016211—
2015020—
2014030—
2013220—
2012010—
2008020—
2007020—
2006060—
2005040—
2004140—
2003340—
2002Viewing310—
2001330—
20001330—
1999800—
1998300—
1997700—
1996410—
1995020—
1994130—
1993020—
1992020—
1991010—
1990110—
1989110—
1988210—
1987010—
1986100—
1976010—

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.