Recalls for your 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie

Recalls for 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie

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3 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2001-02-09
Description
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.

Consequence
He hose could develop a leak which has the potential to result in fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2001-05-23
Description
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.

Consequence
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE


Posted on: 2003-10-22
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).