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1996 Winnebago Brave recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Winnebago Brave. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 Winnebago Brave recalls, newest first

October 26, 2010NHTSA 10V52500018,461 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 10, 2002NHTSA 02V2770051,531 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 3, 1997NHTSA 97V01200010,590 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Summary
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.
Consequence
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Winnebago Brave were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Winnebago Brave years

Other 1996 Winnebago models

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Questions

Does the 1996 Winnebago Brave have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Winnebago Brave recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Winnebago dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Winnebago Brave?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.