What Winnebago Brave owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Winnebago Brave safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Winnebago Brave complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
WHILE CLIMBING A STEEP GRADE, ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE DUE TO CONTINUOUS ENGINE POWER SURGE. VEHICLE IS STILL BEING DIAGNOSED, BUT IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY WIRING DAMAGED CAUSED DURING ASSEMBLE OF HOUSING TO CHASSIS. *TR
3 OF THE 4 BRAKE CALIPERS WERE FOUND HAVE SIGNIFICANT LEAKS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. *TR
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
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.
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.
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. The Bulletin addresses the update to the Slim-Rack motor drive-block and provides the parts kit information for the Motor Block Replacement Package.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2018, owners most often name: electrical system, engine, service brakes. 2 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.