2003 winnebago minnie rv. Consumer writes in regards to multiple michelin tire failures. *smd the consumer stated the sidewalls were showing cracks. Al 4 tires, were replaced. However, 4 months later, the consumer experienced a tire blow out on the left rear inside tire, which caused considerable damage to 2 lower basement compartments, cables, electrical hook-ups, etc. The affected tire was subject to recall. The damaged tire, was replaced with an almost new spare tire. Approximately ten hours later, a second blow out occurred. The roadside service replaced the inside left rear tire, but also the outside left rear tire, which undetected at the time, had been damaged by the earlier blow out and was losing air. Contributing to the blow out of the inside tire. The tires were eventually replaced with good year tires. Michelin concluded the tires were fine and declined the consumers request for reimbursement. However, a few weeks later, the consumer received a recall notice.
The worst 2003 Winnebago Minnie problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 5
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 06V456000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with gas engines, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
- Risk
- The electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
- Remedy
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or winnebago at 641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 04V512000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- 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.
Recall number 04V516000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves 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.
- 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.
- 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 1‑800‑932‑3837 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 04V358000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 03V405000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Winnebago Minnie 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
What 2003 Winnebago Minnie owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Smelled gas fumes inside the motorhome when parked. Traced the smell to the generator and found gas leaking from the fuel inlet line into the fuel filter inside the generator. Called cumins northwest in pendleton, oregon as the generator is a onan manufactured by cumins and was under warrenty. Took the motorhome to pendleton (100 miles each way) for needed repair. *jbthey found that it was not the generator but how winnebago had hooked the fuel line into the generator (probably at the factory). Winnebago has used two brass fittings about 2" inches long coupled by a brass fitting. The coupler had worked loose and gas was leaking from that fitting. Cumins replaced the two brass fittings and coupler with a single nipple (as is standard practice according to them). This solved the gas leak problem. Cumins futher stated that they were surprised that the generator hadn't caught fire with the gas leak. We had only 15 hours on the generator and were getting ready to do "dry camping" in the forest and would have required the use of the generator. They determined that the fittings and couplers used between the fuel line and inlet had worked loose due to the vibration of the motorhome during travel. At the time of repair the motorhome had 6754 miles. Due to the location of the couplings, the generator didn't have to be taken out but it still took 2 hours and $165.00 + parts to repair. This problem has a serious safety issue especially if folks take their motorhome into the forest for camping..
On 3/18/04 enroute from kansas to branson mo, my 2003 rialta dead stopped on the highway. 4 of 6 bolts in the axle had fallen out. I was told by the winnebago roadside assistance that this was a common problem. This is a critical safety problem, that had I not been on a back highway, could have resulted in the death of my family. I feel a recall is deemed on the vw eurovans that winnebago utilizes for these motorhomes.
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Questions about the 2003 Winnebago Minnie
Is the 2003 Winnebago Minnie reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 Winnebago Minnie, 1.5 times a typical Minnie model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Winnebago Minnie?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Winnebago Minnie have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
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