NHTSA vehicle safety data

1996 Winnebago Minnie Recalls & Complaints

The 1996 Winnebago Minnie has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Winnebago Minnie. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1996 Winnebago Minnie owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Winnebago Minnie, describing incidents dated July 2, 2003.

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10026521 · Filed August 1, 2003
WHILE WASHING THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INSIDE THE GLASS POPPED OUT. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT ONLY 9% OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS PROPERLY SEALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *CB *NLM

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WINNEBAGO/REFRIGERATOR C00LING UNIT FIRE

NHTSA #02V277005 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported December 10, 2002 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,531 vehicles

Vehicles built January 1, 1987 – June 30, 1995 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.

Safety consequence

IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NOROLD SERVICE AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1996 Winnebago Minnie. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Winnebago Minnie.

Visibility

ODI #10026521

Incident: July 2, 2003 · Filed: August 1, 2003

WHILE WASHING THE WINDSHIELD ON THE INSIDE THE GLASS POPPED OUT. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT ONLY 9% OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS PROPERLY SEALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *CB *NLM

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