1996 Winnebago Brave Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Brave years
- Not enough data 11th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Winnebago Brave so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Winnebago Brave recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 . These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
Risk: If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. 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 norold service at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Problem: The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk: The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Winnebago Brave years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Brave | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Brave | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Brave | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 Brave | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Brave | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Brave | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Brave | 7 | 5 |
| 2003 Brave | 12 | 6 |
| 2002 Brave | 16 | 5 |
| 2001 Brave | 6 | 7 |
| 2000 Brave | 9 | 6 |
| 1999 Brave | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 Brave | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Brave | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Brave | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Winnebago Brave?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Winnebago Brave?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Winnebago Brave a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Brave model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.