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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 22, 2018

WINNEBAGO REVEL (2018) recall — Equipment

Winnebago is recalling 2018 Revel RVs with potential luggage rack detachment risk. Cracked mounting brackets could cause detachment during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Winnebago for free bracket replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #18V132000VehicleWinnebago ›
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What happened, in plain English

Winnebago is recalling 2018 Revel RVs where the roof luggage rack mounting brackets might crack, causing the rack to detach while driving. This could increase crash risk during normal use. Affected owners should contact Winnebago customer service for free replacement brackets. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225516-winnebago-2018-revel-luggage-rack-recall-risk-of-detachment-during.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225516-winnebago-2018-revel-luggage-rack-recall-risk-of-detachment-during · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V132000

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“Winnebago 2018 Revel Luggage Rack Recall: Risk of Detachment During Drive.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225516-winnebago-2018-revel-luggage-rack-recall-risk-of-detachment-during. Based on NHTSA recall #18V132000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V132000).

Why it’s dangerous

The roof luggage rack mounting brackets on these vehicles may crack, allowing the luggage rack to detach from the roof while driving. This detachment could increase the risk of a crash if the rack becomes dislodged during vehicle operation.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2018 Winnebago Revel RVs with the specific roof luggage rack mounting brackets are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the potential for rack detachment during travel are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2018 Winnebago Revel RV has the roof luggage rack mounting brackets that may crack. The recall covers specific models from the 2018 model year.

  • Brand
    Winnebago
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Winnebago Customer Service

    Call 1-800-537-1885 to schedule bracket replacement.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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. The recall began on March 29, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The roof luggage rack mounting brackets on these vehicles may crack, allowing the luggage rack to detach from the roof while driving.

How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?

Check if your 2018 Winnebago Revel RV has the roof luggage rack mounting brackets that may crack.

What should I do if my vehicle is affected?

Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 to get free replacement brackets.

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Contact Winnebago

We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 18V132000 — Winnebago Winnebago

Hello,

I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 18V132000 from Winnebago.

The official recall notice states: 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.  The recall began on March 29, 2018.  Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

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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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 #18V132000 (February 22, 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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