2021 Winnebago Revel Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Winnebago Revel has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

5Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Winnebago Revel recalls

Seat Wiring Can Block Air Bag Deployment in a Crash

Recall 24V318May 7, 202415,572 vehicles affected

Certain Winnebago motorhomes may have Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires that can get caught in the driver or passenger seat mechanism when the seats are adjusted.

Battery Cables May Short Circuit, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 23V663Sep 29, 20234,968 vehicles affected

Certain Winnebago Revel motorhomes from model years 2020 through 2024 have cables near the lithium batteries that may contact the battery hold-down brackets.

Awning Can Extend Unexpectedly While Driving

Recall 22V863Nov 21, 20224,521 vehicles affected

Certain 2021-2023 Winnebago Revel motorhomes may have a retractable awning that extends on its own during transit.

Power bed motor can fail and let the bed drop suddenly

Recall 20V703Nov 13, 2020242 vehicles affected

A power bed motor in certain motorhomes may suffer an internal gear failure.

Belt May Detach, Causing Sudden Loss of Steering Control

Recall 20V474Aug 12, 2020156 vehicles affected

Certain 2021 Winnebago Revel motorhomes have an auxiliary alternator belt that may wear and detach.

Most common 2021 Winnebago Revel problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Structure3
Equipment3
Power Train1
Steering1
Engine1

What owners report

2024-10-02, Structure
The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago Revel built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V863000 (Structure) and 23V663000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2023-08-17, Structure
The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago Revel RV built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V863000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2023-07-17, Engine
My engine’s cooling fan blade and clutch assembly became unscrewed from its belt-driven shaft. Once unscrewed, the assembly was suspended at its hub by 2 cables to the engine, one mechanical and one electrical. The suspended and swinging assembly then damaged the fan’s threaded shaft mount and the vehicle’s radiator. In other reported cases*, damage has also occurred to the radiator shroud, drive belts or other critical engine parts. Thankfully, in my case the failure occurred near my home on a quiet neighborhood street at low speed. Once I located the problem, I was able to temporarily suspend and anchor the fan and clutch assembly to the radiator shroud and drive the van home. Had t
2023-07-17, Electrical System
The house battery bank in the rear of this RV contains two lithium Ion 125ma Batteries. The mounting system used to hold these batteries allows them to slide around, the movement of the batteries and hold-down brackets allows contact between the sharp metal hold-down brackets and the battery cables themselves. The resulting chaffing of the battery cables causes them to short out and catch fire. I caught mine barely in time, as you can see in the pictures the cable coating is being worn through and is compromised. Others have posted on this and have had fires.
2022-11-21, Equipment
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

2021 Winnebago Revel questions

Does the 2021 Winnebago Revel have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2021 Winnebago Revel: Seat Wiring Can Block Air Bag Deployment in a Crash; Battery Cables May Short Circuit, Creating Fire Risk; Awning Can Extend Unexpectedly While Driving; Power bed motor can fail and let the bed drop suddenly; Belt May Detach, Causing Sudden Loss of Steering Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Winnebago Revel?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Structure (3), Equipment (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Winnebago Revel has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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