1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
The 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE, potentially affecting up to 1,531 vehicles.
Recall 02V277005 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,531 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH THE MOTOR HOME HIT A TREE CAUSED TWO FATALITIES AND ONE NECK INJURY. THIS CASE WAS TRIED IN CIVIL DISTRICT COURT, THE VERDICT OF GUILTY WAS DECIDED ON OCTOBER 26, 2001 AGAINST WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH THE MOTOR HOME HIT A TREE CAUSED TWO FATALITIES AND ONE NECK INJURY. THIS CASE WAS TRIED IN CIVIL DISTRICT COURT; THE VERDICT OF GUILTY WAS DECIDED ON OCTOBER 26, 2001 AGAINST WINNEBAGO. IT WAS FOUND THAT THEIR PRODUCT WAS UNREASONABLY DANGEROUS FOR LACK OF A DESIGN THAT WOULD PROTECT PASSENGERS IN A CRASH AND FOR FAILING TO NOTIFY PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT WITHSTAND AN IMPACT AT MODERATE SPEEDS. THE FATHER OF THE OWNER FILED COMPLAINT. *YD
WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH THE MOTOR HOME HIT A TREE CAUSED TWO FATALITIES AND ONE NECK INJURY. THIS CASE WAS TRIED IN CIVIL DISTRICT COURT, THE VERDICT OF GUILTY WAS DECIDED ON OCTOBER 26, 2001 AGAINST WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH THE MOTOR HOME HIT A TREE CAUSED TWO FATALITIES AND ONE NECK INJURY. THIS CASE WAS TRIED IN CIVIL DISTRICT COURT; THE VERDICT OF GUILTY WAS DECIDED ON OCTOBER 26, 2001 AGAINST WINNEBAGO. IT WAS FOUND THAT THEIR PRODUCT WAS UNREASONABLY DANGEROUS FOR LACK OF A DESIGN THAT WOULD PROTECT PASSENGERS IN A CRASH AND FOR FAILING TO NOTIFY PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT WITHSTAND AN IMPACT AT MODERATE SPEEDS. THE FATHER OF THE OWNER FILED COMPLAINT. *YD
Safety Rating for the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO BRAVE
- 1988 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 0 complaints
- 1989 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 0 complaints
- 1990 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 0 complaints
- 1991 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 0 complaints
- 1992 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 2 complaints
- 1993 WINNEBAGO BRAVE (current)
- 1994 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 9 complaints
- 1995 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 7 complaints
- 1996 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 0 complaints
- 1997 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 3 complaints
- 1998 WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 4 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO FORZA — 48 total complaints