2021 WINNEBAGO REVEL
5 recalls, 12 complaints - 12 TSBs
24V318000 May 7, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Revel, 2020-2025 Navion, Porto, View, Vita, 2022-2023 Adventure Van, and 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.
Consequence
Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 185.
23V663000 Sep 29, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Revel motorhomes. The cables near the lithium batteries may contact the battery hold-down brackets, which can damage the cables and cause a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the current carrying cables and secure them, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 178.
22V863000 Nov 21, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Revel motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 171.
20V703000 Nov 13, 2020
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 Revel, Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer Motorhomes. The power bed motor may experience an internal gear failure, causing the bed to extend prior to the safety strap engaging.
Consequence
A bed that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power bed motor, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.
20V474000 Aug 12, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 Revel motorhomes. These motorhomes have an auxiliary alternator belt that may wear and detach.
Consequence
If the auxiliary alternator belt disengages, the engine serpentine belt may also disengage causing an immediate loss of power steering control increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection and proper alignment of the belt pulleys, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 162.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
STEERING
Oct 2, 2024
Incident date: Oct 2, 2024
no powersteering went out while driving they reprogramed steering module nowit went out totally its bs on fords part
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2, 2024
Incident date: Oct 2, 2024
I need to no more abut this car
STEERING
Aug 17, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel stiffened, and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. After restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted. The EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an indepen... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 17, 2023
Incident date: Jul 17, 2023
This is in reference to Hyundai Recall Number: 243, NHTSA Recall Number: 23V-180 Took my Hyundai to dealership on 3 different occasions for the intermittent wiper not working properly. It activates indiscriminately on clear sunny days and doesn't react to rain hitting the windshield. Three differe... Read more
STEERING
Jul 17, 2023
Incident date: Jun 29, 2023
My steering is hard to turn I've had this problem before
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Nov 21, 2022
Incident date: Aug 15, 2022
Awning self deployed while parked (thankfully) On inspection of the motor parts found that the housing tabs had broken allowing the awning to self deploy. The motor also acts as the ‘brake’ for the awning
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Nov 3, 2022
Incident date: Nov 3, 2022
2021 Winnebago Revel - When starting the engine, the Carefree awning automatically deployed and the awning motor never turned off, violently extending awning arms. I had to turn the engine off to disengage the awning motor from trying to extend. I was able to manually reel in the awning and zip ti... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 3, 2022
Incident date: Sep 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago Revel built on a 2020 Mercedes- Benz Sprinter Chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a load noise was heard coming from the vehicle and suddenly the passenger’s side awning inadvertently deployed and extended out from the vehicle. The... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Oct 3, 2022
Incident date: Sep 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago Revel built on a 2020 Mercedes- Benz Sprinter Chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a load noise was heard coming from the vehicle and suddenly the passenger’s side awning inadvertently deployed and extended out from the vehicle. The... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 12, 2021
Incident date: Dec 21, 2020
THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN 20V-474) FROM AUGUST 12 2020. I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY VEHICLE AFTER THIS DATE AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED. IN TWO CALLS TO WINNEBAGO CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY ALSO CLAIM MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED AND WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO SALE. HOWEV... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 12, 2021
Incident date: Dec 21, 2020
THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN 20V-474) FROM AUGUST 12 2020. I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY VEHICLE AFTER THIS DATE AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED. IN TWO CALLS TO WINNEBAGO CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY ALSO CLAIM MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED AND WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO SALE. HOWEV... Read more
STEERING
Jan 12, 2021
Incident date: Dec 21, 2020
THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN 20V-474) FROM AUGUST 12 2020. I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY VEHICLE AFTER THIS DATE AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED. IN TWO CALLS TO WINNEBAGO CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY ALSO CLAIM MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED AND WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO SALE. HOWEV... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 WINNEBAGO REVEL
12 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
12-08-22-MB
Dec 8, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Notification sent to all Winnebago Era, View, Navion & Revel Dealers advising of interest reimbursement on all units affected by the stop sell recall issued by Mercedes Benz.
11-18-22-MB
Nov 18, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Letter to all Winnebago dealers notifying them of the Mercedes Benz recall affecting Winnebago and dealer inventory and that effective immediately Winnebago and dealers are unable to ship, sell or deliver affected products until recall is r
2019-2022 Sprint
Nov 3, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Notification to all dealers advising them of a Mercedes-Benz recall regarding the park lock function.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-22-01A
Jan 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides information on the new warranty mileage limit for Class B units.
7SB009-22-01A
Jan 27, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides information on the new warranty mileage limit for Class B units.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
WINNEBAGO REVEL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO REVEL across all model years (2013, 2027).
35
Total Recalls
38
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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