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2015 Winnebago Brave Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Winnebago Brave has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 38,293 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 24V733000 2024-10-01 17,329 affected
Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian,…

Consequence

A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.

EQUIPMENT 17V782000 2017-12-07 17,360 affected
Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria,…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com…

POWER TRAIN 15V664000 2015-10-16 297 affected
Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be…

Consequence

If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15V510000 2015-08-12 3,307 affected
Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may…

Consequence

A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or TriMark customer service at…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While climbing a steep grade, entire vehicle started to shake due to continuous engine power surge. Vehicle is still being diagnosed, but is believed to be caused by wiring damaged caused during assemble of housing to chassis. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-11-08

“While climbing a steep grade, entire vehicle started to shake due to continuous engine power surge. Vehicle is still being diagnosed, but is believed to be caused by wiring damaged caused during assemble of housing to chassis. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2014-11-08

“While climbing a steep grade, entire vehicle started to shake due to continuous engine power surge. Vehicle is still being diagnosed, but is believed to be caused by wiring damaged caused during assemble of housing to chassis. *tr”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2014-11-08

“3 of the 4 brake calipers were found have significant leaks and needed to be replaced. Vehicle was purchased new. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-10-31
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Winnebago Brave as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.