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#BS-2003-WINBRA-6EF02003 Winnebago Brave
Based on reports from 13 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
6 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 28K miles.
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Top cost driver: Brakes (6 reports).
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2003 Winnebago Brave: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 46% of all reports filed for the 2003 Winnebago Brave, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 27,631 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 28K-mile mark.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer Issues
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2003 Winnebago Brave, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner Issues
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2003 Winnebago Brave, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:appliance:air conditioner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2003 Winnebago Brave, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2003 Winnebago Brave. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A 20,700 GVWR OR GREATER WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE IN THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL LINE CROSSES THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER WELD.
EQUIPMENT
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 1,547 MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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