NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Winnebago Minnie Winnie Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Winnebago Minnie Winnie has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Winnebago Minnie Winnie. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Winnebago Minnie Winnie owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, describing incidents dated August 31, 2018 to October 13, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11490771 · Filed

    A pinion sheared off in the differential housing and tore up the inside of the housing. The vehicle has 42,000 miles on it.

  • ODI #11128222 · Filed

    WHILE PARKED DOOR ENTRY LOCK TO MOTORHOME BROKE TRAPPING US INSIDE. HAD TO EXIT THROUGH CAB DOOR. IF THERE WAS AN ENGINE FIRE OR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IT MIGHT NOT BE POSSIBLE TO EXIT THROUGH THOSE DOORS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. TRIMARK LOCK BOLT BROKE AND COULD NOT BE RELEASED.TRIMARK PART…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Winnebago Minnie Winnie in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V782000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 7, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 17,360 vehicles

Repair completion: 36.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 19, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2012 – December 4, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Winnebago Minnie Winnie model years

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