2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
5 recalls, 19 complaints - 7 TSBs
10V525000 Oct 26, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A... Read more
Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTAC... Read more
09V300000 Jul 29, 2009
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 1,547 MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT ... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 09E-027). OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
09V113000 Apr 8, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER WELD.
Consequence
SHOULD THE WELD FAIL, THE PROPANE TANK CAN TIP OR FALL, POSSIBLY RELEASING PROPANE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITEA FIRE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY WELD THE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 800-537-1885.
03V405000 Oct 16, 2003
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect 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 K... Read more
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.
Remedy
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 F... Read more
03V060000 Feb 21, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. 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 1-641-585-3535.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Aug 10, 2015
Incident date: Jul 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE HOOD WAS LIFTED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING BURNED. THE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2011
PARKING BRAKE ON VEHICLE LOCKS UP WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE MOVED. PARKING BRAKE ALSO TRIES TO ENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS OCCURRED SIX TIMES SINCE 2011. EACH TIME THE PARKING BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR IS REPLACED AND ONE TIME THE PARKING B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 6, 2014
Incident date: Jul 7, 2011
PARKING BRAKE ON VEHICLE LOCKS UP WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE MOVED. PARKING BRAKE ALSO TRIES TO ENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS OCCURRED SIX TIMES SINCE 2011. EACH TIME THE PARKING BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR IS REPLACED AND ONE TIME THE PARKING B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Oct 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP. AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE PEDAL ABNORMALLY WENT INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT APPLIED STEADY, CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL BEFORE THE VE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 1, 2010
Incident date: Oct 17, 2009
THIS CONCERNS SAFETY RECALL 50901-C ON WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS WITH BOSCH BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND RECALL FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE BOSCH BRAKES WHICH WAS NOT CORRECTED THE FIRST TIME. THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 40000 MILES. THIS TIME I EXPERIENCED BRAKE LOSS IN OCTOBER O... Read more
VISIBILITY
Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Apr 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSULATED GLASS IN THE DRIVER'S AREA FOGS UP AND PREVENTS HIM FROM VIEWING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR CLEARLY AT NIGHT. THE GLARE FROM THE LIGHTS OF OTHER VEHICLES PREVENT HIM FROM SEEING OUT OF THE WINDOW. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Aug 30, 2007
Incident date: Jul 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 03E044000 (EQUIPMENT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE) FOR HIS SAMSUNG MICROWAVE (MR 6699GB, SERIAL NUMBER 71MR500345V). THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE MICROWAVE FAILED AGAIN SEVEN MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFAC... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Jun 25, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2002
THE 2002 WINNWBAG BRAVE MODEL 34D EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE FRONT ATTACHMENT BRACKET TO THE LIQUID PROPANE TANK. THE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 THICK BY 10"HIGH BRACKET CRACKED COMPLETELY AND LEFT THE TANK SUSPENDED BY ONLY TWO BOLTS AT THE REAR THAT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN INTENDED TO STABILIZE THE TANK ,... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
May 10, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2006
2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE MICROWAVE HAS TO BE REMOVED TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *TS THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER IT WAS THE WAY THE MICROWAVE WAS INSTALLED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Sep 21, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE THAT IS ON A WORK HORSE CHASSIS. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS HE STOPPED AT A REST AREA ABOUT 110 MILES FROM HIS HOME. WHEN HE TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START AND NOTHING WOULD OPERATE. THERE WAS NO POWER GOING THROU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 23, 2005
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE MODEL 34D MOTORHOME AND EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE MOUNTING OF THE PROPANE TANK. WHILE ON A TRIP I WENT TO SHUT OFF THE PROPANE TANK VALVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TANK WAS MOVING. UPON INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOUNTING PLATE THAT THE TANK IS BOLTED TO H... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Aug 23, 2005
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
I HAVE A 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE MODEL 34D MOTORHOME AND EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE MOUNTING OF THE PROPANE TANK. WHILE ON A TRIP I WENT TO SHUT OFF THE PROPANE TANK VALVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TANK WAS MOVING. UPON INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOUNTING PLATE THAT THE TANK IS BOLTED TO H... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 25, 2004
Incident date: Aug 20, 2004
MICHELIN, XRV, SIZE 275/70 19.5. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT THESE TIRES FITTED THE MOTOR HOME. WHEN DRIVING THE SIDEWALLS BLEW OUT AND EXPOSES THE BELTS WITHIN. THE WIRING INSIDE WERE RUSTED. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS EXACT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 11, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
NO WARNING - ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND LOST ALL ENGINE ELECTRIC INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND EMERGENCY FLASHERS. POWER WIRE TO ABS SYSTEM BURNED TO EXHAUST HEADER, LOOSE BULK HEAD CONNECTOR AND BLOWN 40 AMP & 60 AMP FUSES. REPLACED FUSES, REPAIRED WIRE AND TIGHTENED BULK HEA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME.*MR (NAR) THE CONSUMER HAS REJECTED TO BUY THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BY REPAIR FACILITIES TO GET THE MOTORHOME TO HANDLE IN A MORE STABLE MANNER. COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED AND ADJUSTED BUT THOSE REPAIRED DIDN'T CHANGE THE WAY THE UNIT HANDLED. THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME.*MR (NAR) THE CONSUMER HAS REJECTED TO BUY THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BY REPAIR FACILITIES TO GET THE MOTORHOME TO HANDLE IN A MORE STABLE MANNER. COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED AND ADJUSTED BUT THOSE REPAIRED DIDN'T CHANGE THE WAY THE UNIT HANDLED. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 29, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER CEASED. BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WERE RENDERED INOPERATIVE. WE COULD NOT GET ENTIRELY OFF THE ROAD SO NOT HAVING HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS WAS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC AS WELL AS US. THERE WAS A STRONG SM... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Jun 21, 2002
STABILIZER BAR BRACKET BOLTS WERE LOOSE FROM FACTORY. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 21, 2002
BOLTS THAT ATTACH LEVELING JACK THAT HOLD CROSSMEMBER TO CHASSIS WERE LOOSE SINCE MANUFACTURING. *AK CONSUMER FOUND BOLTS HAD FALLEN OFF AND TIGHTENED THEM WHEN DISCOVERED. *TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
WINNEBAGO BRAVE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO BRAVE across all model years (1987, 2018).
69
Total Recalls
96
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
WINNEBAGO BRAVE - Year by Year
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| 2018 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 2005 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 13 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 5 | 19 | |
| 2001 | 7 | 7 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 10 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |