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2004 Winnebago Minnie

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 Oct 6, 2005
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 Nov 28, 2006
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 2004 Winnebago Minnie, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 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%
  • Tires & wheels133.3%

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

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

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
06V456000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Nov 28, 2006
1,491 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 103View on NHTSA.gov
05V475000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Oct 13, 2005
3,613 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.
The risk: IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
04V516000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Oct 20, 2004
5,125 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The 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.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 04S23View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 6, 2005

DAD: THE CONSUMER OWNS 2004 FORD CHASSIS. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE THREE FLATS ON VEHICLE OVER THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VALVE STEMS USED WERE MADE OF RUBBER. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE TIRES FOR THIS TYPE OF MOTOR HOME SHOULD HAVE THE METAL VALVE STEMS BECAUSE THE RUBBER VALVE STEMS WERE NOT RECOMMENDED. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE FORD MANUFACTURER. HE HAS CONTACTED MICHELIN AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TIRE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THEY DID NOT INSTALL THE VALVE STEMS ON THE TIRES.*AK *JB

NHTSA ID
10136469
Incident
Sep 1, 2004
Mileage
5,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 4, 2004

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2004 WINNEBAGO ACROSS THE HARRY NICE BRIDGE GOING FROM MARYLAND TO VIRGINIA ON I-301 THE AWNING UNFURLED. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE WINDY. THE AWNING MANUFACTURER HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT INADVERTENT COVERING OF THE AWNING. THE MANUFACTURER IS A & E SYSTEMS.*AK

NHTSA ID
10074776
Incident
Mar 19, 2004
Mileage
2,173 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jan 12, 2004

PROPANE FURNACE IN BRAND NEW RV QUITS WORKING WHENEVER THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR SO, ENDANGERING THE OCCUPANTS SLEEPING IN THE VEHICLE. THE PROPANE ALARM GOES OFF FREQUENTLY INDICATING PROPANE IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER, NOR MANUFACTURER WILL REPAIR THE PROBLEM, DESPITE 6 VISITS. *LA

NHTSA ID
10052966
Incident
Sep 12, 2003
Mileage
2,500 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.

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

Winnebago Minnie by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025020—
2024030—
2023030—
2022060—
2021040—
2020020—
2019720—
2018120—
2017220—
2016010—
2015010—
2014020—
2013020—
2006010—
2005140—
2004Viewing350—
2003350—
2002110—
2001120—
20001420—
1999000—
1998100—
1997000—
1996110—
1995010—
1994010—
1993010—
1992010—
1991010—
1990010—
1989010—
1988010—
1987010—

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.