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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.

Corrective Action

without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. the fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. the recall began january 7, 2005. owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2005 Winnebago Brave

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, øseat belt assemblies.ø

Corrective Action

the seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2004 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

2004 Winnebago Brave

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2004 Winnebago Brave

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, øseat belt assemblies.ø

Corrective Action

the seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2003 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

2003 Winnebago Brave

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2003 Winnebago Brave

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began april 25, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

2002 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

2002 Winnebago Brave

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2001 Winnebago Brave

Component

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

over time, could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will reposition the lp gas tank. owner notification began july 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2001 Winnebago Brave

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-route the lpg line. owner notification began april 12, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2001 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Recall Notes

2001 Winnebago Brave

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2001 Winnebago Brave

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

2000 Winnebago Brave

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.

Recall Notes

2000 Winnebago Brave

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

2000 Winnebago Brave

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

2000 Winnebago Brave

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1996 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norold service at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

1996 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

the spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

1995 Winnebago Brave

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

a solder bridge on the printed circuit board within the fuse panel of the power converter passed undetected through a test fixture and bypasses the fuse protecting the circuit.

Corrective Action

this solder bridge, when coupled with a dead shortelsewhere in the system, can result in circuit overload, overheating, andeven fire, without warning.

Recall Notes

detailed test instructions are being provided. if a defective fuse panel is found, a new replacement panel will be installed.

1995 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1995 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

the spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

1994 Winnebago Brave

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

a solder bridge on the printed circuit board within the fuse panel of the power converter passed undetected through a test fixture and bypasses the fuse protecting the circuit.

Corrective Action

this solder bridge, when coupled with a dead shortelsewhere in the system, can result in circuit overload, overheating, andeven fire, without warning.

Recall Notes

detailed test instructions are being provided. if a defective fuse panel is found, a new replacement panel will be installed.

1994 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1993 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1992 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1991 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1990 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1989 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1988 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Recall Notes

1987 Winnebago Brave

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.