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2000 Winnebago Brave SE

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Jun 5, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Apr 30, 2001
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Winnebago Brave SE, most frequently naming the brakes category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
01V128004

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Apr 30, 2001
4,370 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The 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.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
00V273004

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Oct 13, 2000
6,550 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Jun 5, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE SE RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE REALIZED THAT THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A LACK OF BRAKE FLUID. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN BRAKING POWER AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD NEED REPLACING BECAUSE IT HAD OVERHEATED AND SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260,000 AND THE CURRENT 600,800.

NHTSA ID
10460658
Incident
May 27, 2012
Mileage
260,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 30, 2010

2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE SE ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE SMOKING AND THE BRAKES WERE SOMEWHAT NON-EXISTENT. THE CONSUMER ALLOWED THE BRAKES TO COOL OFF SO HE COULD PROCEED TO A NEARBY CAMP SITE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE RV TO A REPAIR SHOP. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKES WERE DRAGGING AND SUFFERED SEVERE HEAT DAMAGE, WHICH REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH CALIPERS AND PADS, PLUS THE TURNING OF THE ROTORS. APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE IN A MORE AGGRESSIVE MANNER, THE LEFT FRONT OF THE RV SEEMED TO BE DRAGGING AND PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING SERVICE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE COULD SMELL THE BRAKES. AFTER THE RV WAS HOOKED UP TO THE TOW TRUCK, HE OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID BY THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ABS SENSOR MELTED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10341173
Incident
Oct 1, 2008

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB009-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.

7SB002-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

7SB005-23-01A

STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.

7SB009-22-02A

EQUIPMENT

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.

7SB009-21-02A

EQUIPMENT

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.

7SB010-21-01Z

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Winnebago Brave SE by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001110—
2000Viewing220—
1999000—
1998100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.