WINNEBAGO REVEL (2018) recall — Equipment
Winnebago recalls 2018 Revel RVs with roof racks that may detach while moving, causing road hazards and crash risks. Owners must contact Winnebago for free fix by May 29, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the roof rack detaches while moving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling 2018 Revel recreational vehicles with roof racks that might detach while driving, creating a road hazard. This could lead to crashes if the rack becomes loose during movement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225515-winnebago-2018-revel-roof-rack-recall-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225515-winnebago-2018-revel-roof-rack-recall-detachment-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V274000
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“Winnebago 2018 Revel Roof Rack Recall: Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225515-winnebago-2018-revel-roof-rack-recall-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V274000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V274000).
Why it’s dangerous
The roof rack may not be securely fastened, so it can detach while driving. This creates a road hazard that could cause a crash if the rack becomes loose during movement.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Winnebago Revel RVs with roof racks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if the rack detaches while moving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Winnebago Revel has a roof rack. The recall covers specific models from 2018-2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago
Call Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a free roof rack fix.
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will add a screw adjacent to each rivet, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 150.
Questions people ask
Why is my roof rack being recalled?
The roof rack may not have been installed with the correct fasteners, possibly causing it to detach while moving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Winnebago Revel has a roof rack. The recall covers specific models from 2018-2019.
What should I do if I have the recalled roof rack?
Winnebago will add a screw adjacent to each rivet for free. Contact customer service to schedule the fix.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V274000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 18V274000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will add a screw adjacent to each rivet, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 150. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V274000 (February 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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