The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V863000·Announced 2023-09-11

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

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
2021 WINNEBAGO REVEL
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • awning-malfunction
  • crash-risk
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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