2005 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 30, 2006 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Minnie Winnie years
Not enough data 18th of 28 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Winnebago Minnie Winnie so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2005 Winnebago Minnie Winnie recalls (4)

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Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.Nov 28, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V456000 · 1,491 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyOct 13, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V475000 · 3,613 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:wiringOct 20, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V512000 · 3,950 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Engine and engine coolingOct 20, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V516000 · 5,125 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Winnebago Minnie Winnie?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.