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HighNHTSA·18V132000·Announced 2018-02-22

Winnebago Recalls 2018-2019 Revel Vehicles Due to Roof Rack Bracket Cracks

Winnebago is recalling 2018-2019 Revel vehicles because roof luggage rack brackets may crack, allowing the rack to detach and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect presents a risk of harm (increased crash risk) due to component failure, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Revel vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the roof luggage rack mounting brackets, which may crack. This cracking can allow the luggage rack to detach from the roof of the vehicle.

If the luggage rack detaches from the roof while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 29, 2018.

Winnebago will replace the mounting brackets, along with an additional metal L bracket to assist in securing the cross members to the luggage rack rails, free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO REVEL
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
101

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • REVEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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