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Equipment
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…
2000 Winnebago BraveProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2000 Winnebago Brave, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Winnebago Brave has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Steering
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Power train
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Structure
1Service brakes
1Parking brake1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2000 Winnebago Brave recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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Brake fluid low warning: lamp
Risk. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID…
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Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Show 2 more recalls
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Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Winnebago.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Brave year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Brave median. How we score
'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Brave owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
STEERING SYSTEM HAS WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK IDLER ARM REPLACED AND BELL CRANK REPLACED, CONSUMER STATES THAT THESE PARTS CAUSE VEHICLE TO DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND WALLOW ON UNEVEN SURFACES. *SLC
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LOOSE STEERING WHICH MAKES IT NECESSARY TO OVERSTEER, THE VEHICLE ALSO WANDERS, MANY COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM
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