Winnebago Brave — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 1, 2024
Model years: 2015, 2016
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the front turn signal lights may be too small. As a result, the turn signals could be difficult to see, and the motorhomes may not meet certain requir
Also affects: Winnebago Journey, Itasca Meridian, Winnebago Tour, Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Forza
Winnebago Brave — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
Certain motorhomes built on Ford F-53 and F-59 chassis may have been built with an incorrect shift cable bracket. This could allow the transmission to be shifted into reverse witho
Also affects: Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunstar, Itasca Tribute, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Brave — Other
High risk
Sep 10, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain motorhomes, the entrance door deadbolt retaining plate may not have been tightened properly. This could allow the deadbolt to disconnect and extend beyond the door lock
Also affects: Winnebago Trend, Itasca Sunstar, Winnebago Minnie Winnie, Winnebago Vista, Itasca Viva!
Winnebago Brave — Accessories
High risk
Oct 26, 2010
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Certain refrigerators used in Recreational Vehicles (RVs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lea
Also affects: Winnebago Vectra, Itasca Sunstar, Winnebago Ultimate Freedom, Itasca Meridian, Winnebago Luxor
Winnebago Brave — Other
High risk
Jul 23, 2009
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution t
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Brave — Brakes
High risk
Jun 24, 2009
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain motorhomes, the brake calipers may stick in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end which, if undetected, could eventually lea
Also affects: Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Brave — Other
High risk
Apr 8, 2009
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain motorhomes, the propane tank mounting bracket may have been incorrectly welded during vehicle assembly. Should the weld fail, the propane tank can tip or fall. An errant
Also affects: Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer, Winnebago Voyage
Winnebago Brave — Other
High risk
Jun 24, 2008
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution t
Also affects: Winnebago Chieftain, Winnebago Ultimate Advantage, Itasca Suncruiser, Winnebago Ultimate Freedom, Itasca Horizon
Winnebago Brave — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 21, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Certain motorhomes may have insufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line and frame cross member intersect. The cross member may wear into the fuel line and cause a leak w
Also affects: Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Brave — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 15, 2004
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the seat belts do not meet the strength requirements of CMVSS 209. In the event of a crash, the seat belt buckle could release, leaving the occupant unrestrain
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Itasca Meridian, Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunova
Winnebago Brave — Other
High risk
Dec 29, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain recreational vehicles equipped with a Samsung microwave oven, an electrical short can occur in the microwave oven's membrane panel keypad causing the oven to activate wi
Also affects: Itasca Spirit, Itasca Sundancer, Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunrise, Itasca Sunstar
Winnebago Brave — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 11, 2003
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or when the brake fluid is low. Correction: The brake warning
Also affects: Winnebago Suncruiser, Winnebago Sunrise, Winnebago Sunova, Winnebago Sightseer, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Brave — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 4, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain 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 a
Also affects: Winnebago Sunrise
Winnebago Brave — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 24, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles equipped with Am-Safe safety belt assemblies, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupa
Also affects: Winnebago Chieftain, Winnebago Minnie Winnie, Winnebago Sunrise, Winnebago Minnie, Winnebago Brave Se
Winnebago Brave — Structure
High risk
Apr 10, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, an improperly routed LPG line may contact a metal flange. If this happens, the copper line may get damaged and over time, may develop a leak which has the pote
Also affects: Winnebago Adventurer, Winnebago Suncruiser, Winnebago Sunrise
Winnebago Brave — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 23, 2000
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the lap belt buckles may have damaged or deformed areas on the pawl in the buckle. The deformation is such that during engagement, the connector may be unable
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Itasca Ultimate Advantage, Itasca Ultimate Freedom, Winnebago Adventurer Se, Winnebago Chieftain