2001 Winnebago Brave problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-10-26 · campaign 10V525000 · 18,461 vehicles
Defect: 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 ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-04-05 · 7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each ro should document.
Unknown Or Other 2024-02-23 · 7SB002-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
Structure 2022-09-19 · 7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
Equipment 2022-05-31 · 7SB009-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service 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.
Equipment 2021-07-14 · 7SB009-21-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service 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.
Equipment 2021-07-01 · 7SB010-21-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2005-09-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 26,200 mi“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 …”
2005-09-07 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 24,000 mi“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 happe…”
2004-01-12 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc) · 8,895 mi“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…”
2002-08-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings“brake linkage rubbed through brake line, causing fluid loss, resulting in failure of brakes.*ajk…”
2002-03-26 · Structure:frame And Members“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…”
2002-02-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings“while driving 20mph fuel line separated at connection. dealer contacted.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.