Winnebago Brave 2001

Model Brave made in 2001 by Winnebago got 7 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, other.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03V405000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/01/2000 to 10/31/2003V (Vehicle)15337ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/16/200310/22/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryAn 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.
Corrective SummarySamsung 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
08V265000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/31/1999 to 08/06/2001V (Vehicle)93007/01/2008MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.06/13/200806/13/2008
Defect SummaryWinnebago 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 contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Consequence SummaryExtended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01V099000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 06/26/2000 to 03/09/2001V (Vehicle)143704/12/2001MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.03/26/200103/29/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryIf this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
01V225000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 10/24/2000 to 05/18/2001V (Vehicle)10107/19/2001MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.07/03/200107/13/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes built on a ford chassis. these vehicles may have the incorrect liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracket. depending on how the tank was installed, there may not be adequate clearance between the tank and a bolt head on the suspension. without clearance, the tank could be damaged.
Consequence SummaryOver time, could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reposition the lp gas tank. owner notification began july 19, 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01V128004WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000V (Vehicle)437005/25/2001ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.04/30/200105/23/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
03V060000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 08/01/1999 to 01/31/2003V (Vehicle)853204/25/2003MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.02/21/200302/25/2003571105 S5.3
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryIn 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 88.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
09/05/200524000308/28/2002
 Dt: the vehicle is a rv, 2001 winnebago brave wpf30w. the ignition switch overheated and caused the engine to shut down while in use. the engine failure then caused the emergency brake to kick in automatically. this happened three times while the consumer was driving. the first time it occurred was in august -2003, the second time it happened in january -2005, and the third it occurred was on 9-5-2005. the most recent time it occurred the consumer was almost in a serious accident. the consumer had the vehicle repaired multiple times. the ignition switch was replaced after the first time. the second time they replaced the wiring harness to the ignition switch. currently, they are getting ready to replace the ignition switch again. when the switch was replaced the first time the consumer was given the switch and when he took it apart he could tell it had melted. the second time the wiring harness plug at the switch had melted. *ak *mr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/30/2001
 While driving 20mph fuel line separated at connection. dealer contacted.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/30/200526200102/20/2002
 Dt: the contact applied the brake pedal on motor home and the steering wheel rocked back and forth rapidly and heavily. the contact noticed this on 8-30-05. it was so violent that it was causing the motor home to shudder. it happened three more times before he got home. this occurred at relatively any speed. the talked to the manufacturer of the chassis, and he got an inspection on it on 9-13-05. the manufacturer did not want to do anything about it because the motor home was out of warranty. when the contact realest the brakes the steering was fine. the manufacturer of the chassis is workhorse custom chassis, model # p32. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
08/30/200526200102/20/2002
 Dt: the contact applied the brake pedal on motor home and the steering wheel rocked back and forth rapidly and heavily. the contact noticed this on 8-30-05. it was so violent that it was causing the motor home to shudder. it happened three more times before he got home. this occurred at relatively any speed. the talked to the manufacturer of the chassis, and he got an inspection on it on 9-13-05. the manufacturer did not want to do anything about it because the motor home was out of warranty. when the contact realest the brakes the steering was fine. the manufacturer of the chassis is workhorse custom chassis, model # p32. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08/01/2002106/01/2001
 Brake linkage rubbed through brake line, causing fluid loss, resulting in failure of brakes.*ajk
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/01/2001
 Rearend of vehicle is not straightand it seems like it is sideways when driving vehicle. impossible to drive straight, work horse co. worked on the chassis, did but did not remedy the problem. nlm
SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
8895102/13/2002
 While driving vehicle is unstable and wanders in both directions. *ak the consumer's personal mechanic tried everything from changing the tire pressure to having the front aligned and weighted to no avail. *ph

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NMALBUQUERQUE87123ROCKY MOUNTAIN RV AND MARINE
WARIDGEFIELDPOULSBO RV1-866-573-2828
WATACOMASOUTH SIDE MOTORS