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2000 Winnebago Brave Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Winnebago Brave has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Winnebago Brave. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Winnebago Brave owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Winnebago Brave, describing incidents dated August 15, 2000 to September 14, 2013.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 3 complaints
Steering 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Parking Brake 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 9 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10546181 · Filed September 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE CALIBER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
ODI #10348343 · Filed August 9, 2010
BRAKE FAILURE ON 2000 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME MODEL NUMBER WPF30A VIN #[XXX]. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE WORKHORSE CHASIS SYSTEM. GENERAL MOTORS REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME MY MODEL IS NOT UNDER RECALL. I HAVE READ THE PROBLEMS ON THE WORKHORSE CHASIS BRAKE RECALL AND I FEEL , I…
ODI #10140144 · Filed October 18, 2005
WE HAVE A 2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE, P32 CHASSIS. IN JULY WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM WORKHORSE TELLING US TO HAVE OUR AUTO PARK SYSTEM CHECKED. SINCE WE WERE PLANNING A LONG OUT OF STATE TRIP IN AUGUST WE DECIDED TO HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED OUT BEFORE OUR TRIP. OUR COACH HAS 26,000 MILES AND WE HAVE NEVER…

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REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD

NHTSA #10V525000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2010 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 18,461 vehicles

Owners notified December 15, 2010

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD

NHTSA #08V265000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported June 13, 2008 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 930 vehicles

Owners notified July 1, 2008 · Vehicles built March 31, 1999 – August 6, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

WINNEBAGO/BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR

NHTSA #03V060000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice

Reported February 21, 2003 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 8,532 vehicles

Winnebago campaign 88 · Owners notified April 25, 2003 · Vehicles built August 1, 1999 – January 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

WINNEBAGO/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #01V128004 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 30, 2001 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 4,370 vehicles

Owners notified May 25, 2001 · Vehicles built March 27, 2000 – September 15, 2000 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

WINNEBAGO/LPG LINES

NHTSA #01V099000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported March 26, 2001 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,437 vehicles

Owners notified April 12, 2001 · Vehicles built June 26, 2000 – March 9, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

WINNEBAGO/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #00V273004 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 13, 2000 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 6,550 vehicles

Owners notified October 20, 2000 · Vehicles built January 14, 2000 – September 15, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2000.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 OR AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Winnebago Brave. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Winnebago Brave.

Service Brakes

ODI #10546181

Incident: September 14, 2013 · Filed: September 30, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE CALIBER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10348343

Incident: August 1, 2010 · Filed: August 9, 2010

BRAKE FAILURE ON 2000 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME MODEL NUMBER WPF30A VIN #[XXX]. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE WORKHORSE CHASIS SYSTEM. GENERAL MOTORS REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME MY MODEL IS NOT UNDER RECALL. I HAVE READ THE PROBLEMS ON THE WORKHORSE CHASIS BRAKE RECALL AND I FEEL , I EXPERIENCED THE EXACT PROBLEMS AS THE RECALLED MODELS OUR BRAKES OVERHEATED TO THE POINT OF COMPLETE FAILURE. I FEEL MY MODEL IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED MODELS. I FEEL THAT MY WINNEBAGO HAD THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US, IF WE CONTINUED WE COULD HAVE HAD A FIRE. I AM ASKING THAT YOU INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER AND NOTIFY US OF THE STATUS OF OUR REQUEST. I WILL BE GLAD TO SUPPLY ANY INFORMATION THAT MIGHT NEED FOR YOUR INVESTIGATION. SINCERELY [XXX] EMAIL: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Parking Brake

ODI #10140144

Fire 1 injury

Incident: August 1, 2005 · Filed: October 18, 2005

WE HAVE A 2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE, P32 CHASSIS. IN JULY WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM WORKHORSE TELLING US TO HAVE OUR AUTO PARK SYSTEM CHECKED. SINCE WE WERE PLANNING A LONG OUT OF STATE TRIP IN AUGUST WE DECIDED TO HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED OUT BEFORE OUR TRIP. OUR COACH HAS 26,000 MILES AND WE HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS. WE THOUGHT THIS LETTER WAS A RECALL LETTER. ON THE WAY TO THE WORKHORSE SERVICE CENTER, AND ABOUT 35 MILES AWAY FROM OUR HOME, ABOUT A HALF MILE FROM THE TOLL GATE, WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM ABOUT 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE POP AND THEN A SLIGHT SCRUBBING NOISE FROM UNDER THE COACH, WENT THROUGH THE TOLL GATE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. JUST BEFORE I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE MOTOR HOME STARTING FILLING UP WITH SMOKE. I SHUT EVERYTHING OFF, AND GOT OUT OF THE COACH AND I COULD SEE FIRE UNDER THE COACH AT THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM. THE AUTO PARK SYSTEM HAD FOR NO REASON SUDDENLY ENGAGED, OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE MOTOR HOME WERE FINALLY PUT OUT, AND THEN THE INSIDE AGAIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. THIS TIME IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CARPET IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT ABOVE THE BRAKE DRUM WAS ON FIRE. THIS FIRE WAS PUT OUT AS WELL. AT THE SERVICE CENTER THE WORKHORSE REPAIR TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THEY HAD DEALT WITH THIS PROBLEM MANY TIMES BEFORE AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, NOT JUST THE BROKEN PARTS, BE CHANGED. THIS WAS BECAUSE PAST EXPERIENCE OF REPAIRING OF ONLY BROKEN PARTS DID NOT WORK. AFTER A VERY LONG WAIT FOR PARTS, LOSS OF USE FOR MORE THAN 2 MONTHS, THE COACH HAS NOW BEEN REPAIRED AND IS WAITING FOR US TO PICK IT UP. THE PROBLEM IS THAT REPEATED CONVERSATIONS WITH WORKHORSE HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY SATISFACTION. WE HAVE A REPAIR BILL OF OVER $4300.00 WITH THE PARTS PORTION BEING OVER $2100.00. WE HAVE SINCE LEARNED THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS PROBLEM AND BELIEVE IT JUSTIFIES A NATIONWIDE RECALL, NOT JUST AN "INFO" LETTER. HAD WE BEEN TRAVELING ON THE ROAD OUR FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED BY THE FIRE. *NM

Power Train

ODI #8021346

Incident: October 1, 2002 · Filed: May 2, 2005

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ROLLED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE A PARKING PAWL, BUT DEPENDS ON THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. CONSUMER STATED BRAKE IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AWAY. MR *NLM *JB *BF

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #8015869

Incident: August 4, 2002 · Filed: August 8, 2002

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT INTO A PARKING SPACE AND WAS APPLYING BRAKES WHEN BRAKE PEDAL GOT HARD, AND BY TIME PEDAL RELEASED, VEHICLE WAS IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Steering

ODI #874837

Incident: August 15, 2000 · Filed: November 13, 2000

STEERING SYSTEM HAS WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK IDLER ARM REPLACED AND BELL CRANK REPLACED, CONSUMER STATES THAT THESE PARTS CAUSE VEHICLE TO DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND WALLOW ON UNEVEN SURFACES. *SLC

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #747794

Filed: July 10, 2001

THE MOTOHOME BROKE DOWN AND STALL WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELLING DUE TO GAS LINE CONNECTOR FAILURE,THAT RESULTED IN GAS LINE LEAKING. *YH

Structure

ODI #565402

Filed: June 12, 2002

THE MOTORHOME'S CHASSIS WAS INADEQUATE TO HOLD THE CONSUMER'S SUPPLIES DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. (WINNEBAGO BRAVE 35C). *YH *NM

Steering

ODI #562298

Filed: July 31, 2001

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOOSE STEERING WHICH MAKES IT NECESSARY TO OVERSTEER, THE VEHICLE ALSO WANDERS, MANY COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM

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