Will follow up on request from dot for photos of tires next week. Chevrolet truck division is aware of the fact that the winnebago 'brave' package is too heavy for the chassis. My preliminary results indicate that, with the liquids capacity @ 50% and 3 adults, this vehicle's manufacturers axle rating is exceeded by 1600 pounds on the front axle and by 2000 pounds on the rear axle. Will obtain slips from certified scales and forward to your office the week of september 16.
The worst 1998 Winnebago Brave problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 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 1‑800‑767‑9101 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 10V525000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Winnebago Brave 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
- Subject on new room extension mechanism with synchronizing cylinder
- Conditions with sealing awning arm lower mounting brackets
- Information regarding resealing slideout roof support
What 1998 Winnebago Brave owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle wanders alot on the road on a dip or on any uneven road conditions. Consumer will contact dealer.
Magic chief oven; the oven does not burn all the way around, and the control valves stick, not allowing the burners to turn on/off. The dealer replaced the parts three times.
Transmission failed (twice).
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Questions about the 1998 Winnebago Brave
Is the 1998 Winnebago Brave reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Winnebago Brave, fewer than a typical Brave model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Winnebago Brave?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Winnebago Brave have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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