2002 Winnebago Brave
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2002 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 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 which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 key pads.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or winnebago at 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.
Owner complaints
16 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
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.…
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 vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The vin was not available.
- Electrical system · Service brakes
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…
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 brake shoes were replaced as well. there IS also a leak in the actuator. we have been unable to fix this without the problem occurring again and again. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
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…
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 vehicle would come to a stop. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and upon further inspection, found that the brake fluid was boiling. He then discovered that the brakes were locked and the contact was able to manually release them. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front and rear brakes were repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the front and rear brake calipers were repaired under nhtsa campaign ID number: 03v060000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning).the contact stated that the rotors and pads were not replaced yet the recall only called for dealers to replace the calipers. The contact stated that because the rotors and calipers were not replaced, the vehicle experienced other braking failures. The dealer advised that the rotors and pads could be replaced but at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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 of 2009 so I called the workhorse number today to get and idea of when the brakes would be replaced (again) and a young lady proceeded to lecture me on what they were not going to do and all the disclaimers. We are preparing to travel in april 2010 for the summer. How many times do they get a chance to get it right and place all the burden on the consumer?*tr
- Visibility
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…
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 driving 45 mph. he has replaced the windows at least three times, but the failure persists. the failure mileage was 20,000.updated 09/10/08. *lj updated 09/11/08 *jb
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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…
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 manufacturer stated that they were only required to repair the vehicle once. the purchase date was unknown. updated 09/18/07 *tr
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings
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…
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 ,but not support the weight as they were attached to only two small tabs. This problem was discovered during maintenance to replace two of the failed stabilizer hydraulic jacks. If it had not been for this work being done I was certain one of the remaining supports would have broken while traveling and we would have been driving down the road with a pressurized tank dragging on the pavement. The thought of having this happen and the danger to all around was frightening. A call to winnebago factory service, which had a response of this was not anything we were aware off, haven't heard of it before. I stated I could email photos for their use, but they were not interested. This was a very serious problem, and owners of these motor homes should be advised to have this checked and repaired immediately. *ak
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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
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…
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 through the ignition switch to start the engine. there were no warning indicator sounds nor was there power to the dashboard instruments. after further evaluation a mechanic determined that the ignition switch and the connectors to the switch had melted. upon trying to locate an ignition switch the mechanic contacted the dealer. the service dealer stated that there was a kit available to remedy this problem. the contact has tried to contact the manufacturer, but no one has returned his calls. *ak
- Structure › Body · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
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…
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 had completely fractured and the tank was being held up by the rear only. this IS a 28 gallon propane tank that IS used for cooking, heating and hot water and IS mounted at the bottom of the motorhome. the results of this tank ripping off while driving down the road at 60 mph IS frighting to say the least. I did some research on r.v. Site and discovered that other people have had similar problems. a welding shop patched it up but I think that winnebago needs to address a permainent fix for all owners.
- Tires › Sidewall
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
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 head connector. *jb
- Structure · Unknown or other
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…
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 consumer was finally informed by his mechanic that his model motorhome unit was too large to be applied to the size workhorse chassis to which caused the unit to be unstable. *cb *jb followup letter sent *tc
- Electrical system
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…
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 smell of electrical wire burning but no further fire was found. neither the chassis or coach manufacture take responsibility for not having a fail safe system for brake lights and hazard warning lights not being opperational. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
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
- Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts were loose from factory. Manufacturer has been contacted. *ak *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.
- 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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