The 2000 Winnebago Brave has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2000 Winnebago Brave recalls
Most common 2000 Winnebago Brave problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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 T
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 MOT
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
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
2000 Winnebago Brave questions
Does the 2000 Winnebago Brave have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2000 Winnebago Brave: Equipment; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Winnebago Brave?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Winnebago Brave has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.