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2004 Winnebago Minnie problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Winnebago Minnie is tires. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical Minnie model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
7
Worst area
Tires

The worst 2004 Winnebago Minnie problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Tires
    1

Recalls 5

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Reported November 28, 2006 · 1,491 vehicles affected
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

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported October 13, 2005 · 3,613 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
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.

Recall number 05V475000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported October 20, 2004 · 3,950 vehicles affected
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 coolingReported October 20, 2004 · 5,125 vehicles affected
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/trailerReported October 16, 2003 · 15,337 vehicles affected
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

See all 5 recalls for the 2004 Winnebago Minnie

Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Winnebago Minnie 7

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2004 Winnebago Minnie owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Tires · 5,000 miles · NH

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

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · 2,173 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · 2,500 miles · CA

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.

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Questions about the 2004 Winnebago Minnie

Is the 2004 Winnebago Minnie reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Winnebago Minnie, 1.5 times a typical Minnie model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Winnebago Minnie?

Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2004 Winnebago Minnie have?

5 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.

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