2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Minnie Winnie years
- Not enough data 6th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie. That ranks 6th out of 28 Minnie Winnie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 9,900 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 67% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: motorhomes. The hose supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the refrigerator in the slideout of the unit did not have adequate hose "loop" at the extension mechanism. The insufficient amount of hose in this loop could cause damage to the hose when the room is retracted.
Risk: He hose could develop a leak which has the potential to result in fire.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the lpg hose. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
9/10/04 traveling west in 2001 minnie winnie, model 331 c. Window in the cab-over section of the motorhome imploded. No vehicles in immediate area and nothing heard hitting window. Window was tempered glass and completely shattered into small pieces and tiny shards of glass. Because window had…
Driver side front tire separated at 55 mph. 100 miles later, the drivers side rear tires separated at 55 mph. *ak
The tread on one of my tires separated while driving on the open road at about 60 mph. The tire is not serviceable. Here are the details. Mileage on tire - 10,000 miles. Tire brand - firestone steel tex radial r4s ii. Tire size - lt225/75r16 115/112r m/s. Dot number - 8x1l 1x1 3000. Vehicle - 2001…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?
Owners most often report tires, visibility problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Minnie Winnie model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.