Winnebago Brave 1995
Model Brave made in 1995 by Winnebago got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and steering. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E016005 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/01/1995 to 04/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 7796 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/12/1995 | 04/18/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This solder bridge, when coupled with a dead shortelsewhere in the system, can result in circuit overload, overheating, andeven fire, without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Detailed test instructions are being provided. if a defective fuse panel is found, a new replacement panel will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; fuse and fuse recepticle.vehicle description: recreational vehicles equipped with magnetek powerconverters which use a doran manuacturing fuse panel (see doran campaignno. 95e016).note: if the fuse panels are not replaced free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact doran at 1-800-681-5424. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V012000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/11/1988 to 09/12/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 10590 | 01/31/1997 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/03/1997 | 02/06/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 1997. note: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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V277005 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/1987 to 06/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 1531 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/10/2002 | 01/15/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4326). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Exhaust pipe exits vehicle directly below gasoline fuel filler. *ak | |||
| 07/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| 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 | |||