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
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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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
03V405000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/2000 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 15337 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/16/2003 | 10/22/2003 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
08V265000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/31/1999 to 08/06/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 930 | 07/01/2008 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06/13/2008 | 06/13/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
01V099000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/26/2000 to 03/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1437 | 04/12/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/26/2001 | 03/29/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
01V225000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 10/24/2000 to 05/18/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 07/19/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/03/2001 | 07/13/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Over time, could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
01V128004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4370 | 05/25/2001 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/30/2001 | 05/23/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
03V060000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/01/1999 to 01/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 8532 | 04/25/2003 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/21/2003 | 02/25/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Winnebago 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
09/05/2005 | 24000 | 3 | 08/28/2002 |
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 | |||
08/30/2005 | 26200 | 1 | 02/20/2002 |
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 | |||
08/30/2005 | 26200 | 1 | 02/20/2002 |
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 | |||
08/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
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) | |||
8895 | 1 | 02/13/2002 | |
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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NM | ALBUQUERQUE | 87123 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN RV AND MARINE | |
WA | RIDGEFIELD | POULSBO RV | 1-866-573-2828 | |
WA | TACOMA | SOUTH SIDE MOTORS |