1997 Winnebago Brave
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Winnebago Brave. Newest first.
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 potential fire. the response times of the sensor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The spare tire hoist malfunctioned and allowed the spare tire to lower itself down to the road. fortunately, noticed the spare tire dangling by the wire almost on the road when I was stopped getting gas. Was able to unhook the spare from the wire and store the spare inside the motor home. seems…
The spare tire hoist malfunctioned and allowed the spare tire to lower itself down to the road. fortunately, noticed the spare tire dangling by the wire almost on the road when I was stopped getting gas. Was able to unhook the spare from the wire and store the spare inside the motor home. seems to be similar to problem on 1995 winnebagos for which a recall was issued. Could have been catastrophic for car following if spare had released by itself while I was travelling tried to get winnebago to fix it but they said it was my problem.
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Consumer requests recall repairs on his P-30 chassis motor home which IS rolling forward with parking brakes applied, consumer was told by dealer not to park on hills. *tt the local chevy dealer found that the transmission seals were defective and that the auto brake system never worked. they…
Consumer requests recall repairs on his P-30 chassis motor home which IS rolling forward with parking brakes applied, consumer was told by dealer not to park on hills. *tt the local chevy dealer found that the transmission seals were defective and that the auto brake system never worked. they replaced the defective seals, the brake shoes and adjusted the system. for the first time, consumer explains, the parking system holds. *jg
- Parking brake › Conventional
July 16, 2001 received letter from chevrolet division-general motors regarding crashes caused by auto brake/parking brake system not holding when vehicles parked. my auto brake/parking brake ineffective since vehicle first delivered, dealer explained as slop/lag in transmission park position.…
July 16, 2001 received letter from chevrolet division-general motors regarding crashes caused by auto brake/parking brake system not holding when vehicles parked. my auto brake/parking brake ineffective since vehicle first delivered, dealer explained as slop/lag in transmission park position. recently I discovered vehicle does not actually have a parking pawl in transmission, it was removed at some time by chevrolet. have called chevrolet customer sevice, then have been no help and people are not trained to field calls from customers regarding motor homes. this IS a very dangerous condition. one of their suggestions in their letter was to avoid parking on hills. This hard to do in majority of campgrounds. chevrolet customer service also refuses to provide phone number for people with experience on motorhomes, and per them they are not allowed to call.*ak
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.
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