2021-2023 Winnebago Revel Motorhomes: Retractable Awning May Extend Unintentionally
Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2023 Revel motorhomes because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, potentially becoming a distraction or road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: No illnesses, injuries, or deaths have been reported. This is a theoretical risk-of-harm scenario where the potential for a crash exists but has not yet resulted in injury. Per the rubric, such products score 3 (High), distinct from Score 2 (Moderate) which covers only minor or low-risk issues.
Plain-English summary
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Winnebago Revel motorhomes. The retractable awning on these vehicles may extend unintentionally during transit.
If the awning extends unintentionally while the vehicle is moving, it could become a distraction to the driver or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Approximately 4,521 motorhomes are affected by this recall. Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 20, 2023. Owners should contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to arrange the remedy.
For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- WINNEBAGO REVEL
- Brand
- WINNEBAGO
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Affected units
- 4,521
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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