Winnebago Brave 1998

Model Brave made in 1998 by Winnebago got 4 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding structure.

Model 1998

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
7SB0129803A06/16/1998600986Subject on new room extension mechanism with synchronizing cylinder. *yc06/16/1998
7SB0029806X02/27/1998600145Conditions with sealing awning arm lower mounting brackets. *yc04/27/1998
9711269803A11/26/199754172Information regarding resealing slideout roof support. *yc03/30/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
3
 Magic chief oven; the oven does not burn all the way around, and the control valves stick, not allowing the burners to turn on/off. the dealer replaced the parts three times. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/02/1998207/08/1998
 Transmission failed (twice). *yc
SUSPENSION - FRONT
 Vehicle wanders alot on the road on a dip or on any uneven road conditions. consumer will contact dealer. *ak
TIRES
01/01/2099
 Will follow up on request from dot for photos of tires next week. chevrolet truck division is aware of the fact that the winnebago 'brave' package is too heavy for the chassis. my preliminary results indicate that, with the liquids capacity @ 50% and 3 adults, this vehicle's manufacturers axle rating is exceeded by 1600 pounds on the front axle and by 2000 pounds on the rear axle. will obtain slips from certified scales and forward to your office the week of september 16.*ak