Continuous and repeated failure of electrical system/batteries in motorhome coach as well as chassis battery. Four sets of coach batteries replaced and numerous attempts to locate source or sources of problem. Known battery issue but also coach electrical issues.
The worst 2005 Winnebago Minnie problems
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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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- 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: 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 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 2005 Winnebago Minnie owners say
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Questions about the 2005 Winnebago Minnie
Is the 2005 Winnebago Minnie reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Winnebago Minnie, fewer than a typical Minnie model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Winnebago Minnie?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Winnebago Minnie have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Winnebago Minnie electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V512000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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