2000 Winnebago Brave Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Winnebago Brave. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Brave 1996–2011, Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011 +13 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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…
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000–2001, Chieftain 1999–2001, Itasca Horizon 2000–2002 +5 more
Reported issue: Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly…
Possible consequence: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy: Winnebago is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000–2003, Adventurer 2000–2003, Itasca Suncruiser 2000–2003 +3 more
Reported issue: Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
Possible consequence: 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 condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.
Remedy: Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 25, 2003. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000–2001, Journey 1996–1997, Adventurer 2000–2001 +12 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Possible consequence: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330…
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000–2001, Adventurer 2000–2001, Itasca Sunrise 2000–2001 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: motor homes. The copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange.
Possible consequence: If this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the lpg line. Owner notification began april 12, 2001. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Winnebago Brave 2000, Journey 1996, Adventurer 2000 +12 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Possible consequence: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.