1995 Winnebago Brave
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1995 Winnebago Brave. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
A solder bridge on the printed circuit board within the fuse panel of the power converter passed undetected through a test fixture and bypasses the fuse protecting the circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This solder bridge, when coupled with a dead shortelsewhere in the system, can result in circuit overload, overheating, andeven fire, without warning.
Remedy
Detailed test instructions are being provided. If a defective fuse panel IS found, a new replacement panel will be installed.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train · Service brakes
Vehicle component design and operator usage concern: when shifting in or out of low gear (automatic transmission w/ column shift), during beginning/completing a steep descent, shift lever sometimes hits the ignition keys and turns "off" the ignition. this occurs, occasionally, when the…
Vehicle component design and operator usage concern: when shifting in or out of low gear (automatic transmission w/ column shift), during beginning/completing a steep descent, shift lever sometimes hits the ignition keys and turns "off" the ignition. this occurs, occasionally, when the steering column tilt position IS in one of the two lowest positions. due to engine braking effect, simply turning the ignition back "on" keeps the engine running. if ignition IS not turned back to "on" position, steering and braking become difficult. this IS primarily a problem due to the number of keys on a typical motorhome, which I now prevent by separating the keys. I have also learned to tilt the column position up when driving in conditions that require frequent shifting in and out of low. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Tail pipe extends few inches beyond bodywork and IS exposed to gas spillage during refueling.
- Steering › Linkages
While driving, lost steering capability, when pitman arm became loose, causing an accident. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251128Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
- 10226724Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
- 10213593Service 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.
- 10199382Service 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.
- 10199381Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- 10199380General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Every Winnebago Brave model year
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