Tl*the contact owns a 1999 brave winnebago (na). While driving 65 MPH, the auto park light illuminated. The contact called his mechanic and was informed to disconnect the emergency brake. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and he stated that a switch on the auto park needed to be changed. The contact stated that the vehicle does not have an emergency brake. The engine size and number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 33,000 and failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 12/27/07
The worst 1999 Winnebago Brave problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Body1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Body1
- Lights1
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 1999 Winnebago Brave 7
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 regarding the intellitec powerline energy management system
What 1999 Winnebago Brave owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving in high gust of wind roof of vehicle detached at seams and ripped off on driver's side. Lost insulation in top of vehicle. Dealer contacted.
Wife, donna was driving. Two consecutive lit stopsignals/ brakes failed when she "stood" on the brake. First signal not too serious, but second signal motorhome was totaled out. All brakes seemed to test out ok except at the two consecutive signals. This is a braking problem and most likely a combination with ABS. We know this is somewhat common because others have told of their experiences, except not so serious. We expect you to have some additional information on this type of vehicle braking problem. Thank you alan and donna
#1 brakes failed, tail ended two vehicles. Tested brakes over 2 mile turnaround and no problem, within 3 miles (next stoopsign) brakes failed again rearended simitruck and 3 vehicles, extracation needed, transport to hosp. Needed. Also driver seat would not respond to controls and driver had to be extrcaated from position. Driver was cited both times for careless, reclease driving which is not true. Brakes failed!!
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Questions about the 1999 Winnebago Brave
Is the 1999 Winnebago Brave reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Winnebago Brave, fewer than a typical Brave model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Winnebago Brave?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Winnebago Brave have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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