CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Winnebago Brave has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).
2001 Winnebago Brave recalls
Most common 2001 Winnebago Brave problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
DT: THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL ON MOTOR HOME AND THE STEERING WHEEL ROCKED BACK AND FORTH RAPIDLY AND HEAVILY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THIS ON 8-30-05. IT WAS SO VIOLENT THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE MOTOR HOME TO SHUDDER. IT HAPPENED THREE MORE TIMES BEFORE HE GOT HOME. THIS OCCURRED AT RELATIVELY ANY SPEED. THE TALKED TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS, AND HE GOT AN INSPECTION ON IT ON 9-13-05. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE MOTOR HOME WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. WHEN THE CONTACT REALEST THE BRAKES THE STEERING WAS FINE. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS IS WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS, MODEL # P32. *AK
DT: THE VEHICLE IS A RV, 2001 WINNEBAGO BRAVE WPF30W. THE IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE IN USE. THE ENGINE FAILURE THEN CAUSED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO KICK IN AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED WAS IN AUGUST -2003, THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED IN JANUARY -2005, AND THE THIRD IT OCCURRED WAS ON 9-5-2005. THE MOST RECENT TIME IT OCCURRED THE CONSUMER WAS ALMOST IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER THE FIRST TIME. THE SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. CURRENTLY, TH
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE AND WANDERS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. *AK THE CONSUMER'S PERSONAL MECHANIC TRIED EVERYTHING FROM CHANGING THE TIRE PRESSURE TO HAVING THE FRONT ALIGNED AND WEIGHTED TO NO AVAIL. *PH
BRAKE LINKAGE RUBBED THROUGH BRAKE LINE, CAUSING FLUID LOSS, RESULTING IN FAILURE OF BRAKES.*AJK
REAREND OF VEHICLE IS NOT STRAIGHTAND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS SIDEWAYS WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE. IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, WORK HORSE CO. WORKED ON THE CHASSIS, DID BUT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. NLM
2001 Winnebago Brave questions
Does the 2001 Winnebago Brave have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Winnebago Brave: Equipment; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Winnebago Brave?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.