Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Winnebago Brave peaked in 2014, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Winnebago Brave
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 17, 2014 to Nov 17, 2014.
Recall campaigns covering this model year438k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2015 other
Severity index0.02015 others average 5.9
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2015 Winnebago Brave name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Winnebago Brave
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | Turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area | Lighting | 17,329 | Part replacement |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 17,360 | Part replacement |
| 15V-664 | Oct 16, 2015 | 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… | Powertrain | 297 | Part replacement |
| 15V-510 | Aug 12, 2015 | Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position | Latches and locks | 3,307 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Winnebago Brave
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 17, 2014Failure Nov 8, 20142,000 milesMorgan Hill, CAElectrical system, Engine, Vehicle speed control
WHILE CLIMBING A STEEP GRADE, ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE DUE TO CONTINUOUS ENGINE POWER SURGE. VEHICLE IS STILL BEING DIAGNOSED, BUT IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY WIRING DAMAGED CAUSED DURING ASSEMBLE OF HOUSING TO CHASSIS. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10658720 - Filed Nov 17, 2014Failure Oct 31, 20142,000 milesMorgan Hill, CAService brakes
3 OF THE 4 BRAKE CALIPERS WERE FOUND HAVE SIGNIFICANT LEAKS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10658718
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 7SB009-24-01A Apr 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document. - 7SB002-24-01A Feb 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used. - 7SB005-23-01A Sep 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units. - 7SB009-22-02A May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records. - 7SB009-21-02A Jul 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual. - 7SB010-21-01Z Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities. - 7SB014-21-01A Mar 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure. - 7SB011-17-01A Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. The Bulletin addresses the update to the Slim-Rack motor drive-block and provides the parts kit information for the Motor Block Replacement Package.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.