Winnebago Brave recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Winnebago Brave, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Mar 23, 2026Crash risk2019 Itasca Sunova, 2019–2022 Winnebago Adventurer, 2017 Winnebago Brave and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017 Brave, 2019 Itasca Sunova, 2019-2022 Adventurer, and 2022 Sunstar motorhomes. The front turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
26V177000 · 1K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Oct 1, 2024Crash risk2013–2017 Itasca Ellipse, 2013–2017 Itasca Meridian, 2014–2017 Itasca Solei and 16 other models — Exterior Lighting
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
24V733000 · 17K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Dec 7, 2017Fire risk2013–2018 Itasca Cambria, 2013–2018 Itasca Elipse, 2013–2018 Itasca Horizon and 30 other models — Equipment
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V782000 · 17K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Oct 16, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Itasca Suncruiser, 2015–2016 Itasca Sunova, 2015–2016 Itasca Sunstar and 5 other models — Power Train
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.
15V664000 · 297 units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Aug 12, 2015Crash risk2014–2015 Itasca Spirit, 2014–2015 Itasca Sunstar, 2014–2015 Itasca Tribute and 5 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.
15V510000 · 3K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Oct 26, 2010Fire risk1996–2011 Itasca Ellipse, 1996–2011 Itasca Horizon, 1996–2011 Itasca Meridian and 17 other models — Equipment
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.
10V525000 · 18K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 29, 2009Fire risk2001–2003 Itasca Horizon, 2003 Itasca Suncruiser, 2001–2003 Itasca Sunflyer and 8 other models — 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.
09V300000 · 2K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 8, 2009Fire risk2005–2006 Itasca Suncruiser, 2002–2006 Itasca Sunrise, 2005–2006 Winnebago Adventurer and 2 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
09V113000 · 2K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jun 13, 2008Fire risk2000–2002 Itasca Horizon, 1999 Itasca Suncruiser, 2001 Itasca Sunflyer and 7 other models — Equipment
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 LEAK.
08V265000 · 930 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 22, 2004Fire risk2003–2005 Itasca Suncruiser, 2004–2005 Itasca Sunflyer, 2003–2005 Itasca Sunova and 6 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
04V609000 · 4K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 18, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 Itasca Horizon, 2004–2005 Itasca Meridian, 2004–2005 Itasca Suncruiser and 11 other models — Seat Belts
CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
04V608000 · 6K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 16, 2003Fire risk2001–2004 Itasca Spirit, 2001–2004 Itasca Sundancer, 2001–2004 Itasca Sunova and 8 other models — Equipment
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.
03V405000 · 15K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 21, 2003Safety2000–2003 Itasca Suncruiser, 2000–2003 Itasca Sunova, 2000–2003 Itasca Sunrise and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
03V060000 · 9K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 10, 2002Fire risk1987–1996 Itasca Spirit, 1987–1996 Itasca Sundancer, 1987–1996 Itasca Sunrise and 3 other models — Equipment
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.
02V277005 · 2K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 3, 2001Crash risk2001 Itasca Sunrise, 2001 Winnebago Brave — Fuel System, Other
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE INCORRECT LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK BRACKET. DEPENDING ON HOW THE TANK WAS INSTALLED, THERE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TANK AND A BOLT HEAD ON THE SUSPENSION. WITHOUT CLEARANCE, THE TANK COULD BE DAMAGED.
01V225000 · 101 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Apr 30, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Itasca Horizon, 2000–2001 Itasca Spirit, 2000–2001 Itasca Sundancer and 13 other models — Seat Belts
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.
01V128004 · 4K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 26, 2001Safety2000–2001 Itasca Sunrise, 2000–2001 Winnebago Adventurer, 2000–2001 Winnebago Brave and 1 other model — Fuel System, Other
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.
01V099000 · 1K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 13, 2000Crash risk2000 Itasca Horizon, 2000 Itasca Spirit, 1990 Itasca Sundancer and 13 other models — Seat Belts
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.
00V273004 · 7K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.