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1993 Winnebago Brave problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1993 Winnebago Brave — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 4 deaths and 2 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

4

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Brave years?

Brave NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted19 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 2 complaints1993: 3 complaints1994: 9 complaints1995: 7 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 6 complaints2000: 10 complaints2001: 7 complaints2002: 19 complaints2003: 13 complaints2004: 9 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 4 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Brave NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Winnebago Brave problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure267%
Steering133%

Does the 1993 Winnebago Brave have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V277005OtherDecember 10, 2002 · 1,531 units

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH THE MOTOR HOME HIT A TREE CAUSED TWO FATALITIES AND ONE NECK INJURY. THIS CASE WAS TRIED IN CIVIL DISTRICT COURT, THE VERDICT OF GUILTY WAS DECIDED ON OCTOBER 26, 2001 AGAINST WHILE DRIVING AT THE SPEED ESTIMATED AROUND 40 MPH THE MOTOR HOME HIT A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 31, 1999

1993 Winnebago Brave — common questions

Is the 1993 Winnebago Brave reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1993 Winnebago Brave have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Winnebago Brave. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.