2000 Winnebago Brave
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2000 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.
Winnebago IS recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Winnebago IS working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant IS not properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Vehicle description: motor homes. the copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the lpg line. owner notification began april 12, 2001. 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 1-641-585-6939.
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant IS not properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2000 winnebago brave. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the caliber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacture was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake failure on 2000 winnebago motorhome model number wpf30a vin #[xxx]. there IS a recall on this type of brake problem with the workhorse chasis system. general motors representative told me my model IS not under recall. I have read the problems on the workhorse chasis brake recall and I…
Brake failure on 2000 winnebago motorhome model number wpf30a vin #[xxx]. there IS a recall on this type of brake problem with the workhorse chasis system. general motors representative told me my model IS not under recall. I have read the problems on the workhorse chasis brake recall and I feel , I experienced the exact problems as the recalled models our brakes overheated to the point of complete failure. I feel my model IS having the same problem as the recalled models. I feel that my winnebago had this dangerous problem and should be investigated. our mechanic told us, if we continued we could have had a fire. I am asking that you investigate this matter and notify us of the status of our request. I will be glad to supply any information that might need for your investigation. sincerely [xxx] email: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr
- Parking brake › Driveline › Hydraulic
We have a 2000 winnebago brave, P32 chassis. In july we received a letter from workhorse telling us to have our auto park system checked. Since we were planning a long out of state trip in august we decided to have the system checked out before our trip. Our coach has 26,000 miles and we have never…
We have a 2000 winnebago brave, P32 chassis. In july we received a letter from workhorse telling us to have our auto park system checked. Since we were planning a long out of state trip in august we decided to have the system checked out before our trip. Our coach has 26,000 miles and we have never had any problems. We thought this letter was a recall letter. On the way to the workhorse service center, and about 35 miles away from our home, about a half mile from the toll gate, while slowing down from about 60 mph, there was an audible pop and then a slight scrubbing noise from under the coach, went through the toll gate and pulled off the road. Just before I came to a complete stop, the motor home starting filling up with smoke. I shut everything off, and got out of the coach and I could see fire under the coach at the parking brake drum. The auto park system had for no reason suddenly engaged, overheated and caught fire. Flames underneath the motor home were finally put out, and then the inside again filled with smoke. This time it was discovered that the carpet in the storage compartment above the brake drum was on fire. This fire was put out as well. At the service center the workhorse repair technicians stated that they had dealt with this problem many times before and recommended that the complete system, not just the broken parts, be changed. This was because past experience of repairing of only broken parts did not work. After a very long wait for parts, loss of use for more than 2 months, the coach has now been repaired and IS waiting for us to pick it up. The problem IS that repeated conversations with workhorse have failed to provide us with any satisfaction. We have a repair bill of over $4300.00 with the parts portion being over $2100.00. We have since learned the magnitude of this problem and believe it justifies a nationwide recall, not just an "info" letter. Had we been traveling on the road our family could have been injured or killed by the fire. *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer states vehicle was parked and rolled backward without warning. consumer advised that vehicle's transmission design does not include a parking pawl, but depends on the emergency parking brake. consumer stated brake IS not strong enough to prevent vehicle from rolling away. mr *nlm *jb *bf
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Consumer was pulling out into a parking space and was applying brakes when brake pedal got hard, and by time pedal released, vehicle was in middle of traffic. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Structure
The motorhome's chassis was inadequate to hold the consumer's supplies due to design flaw. (Winnebago brave 35C). *yh *nm
- Steering
The vehicle experiences loose steering which makes it necessary to oversteer, the vehicle also wanders, many components have been replaced but the problem still exist. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle experienced fuel odor inside, the consumer looked under the motor and saw fuel leaking from the fuel lines, the plastic gas hose snap-on connector between the engine and main gas line failed. nlm
- Steering
Steering system has worn out and needed to be replaced. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak idler arm replaced and bell crank replaced, consumer states that these parts cause vehicle to drift from side to side and wallow on uneven surfaces. *slc
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.
- 10252834Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- 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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