2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the secondary alternator overheating and smoking, which presents a fire hazard. The problem has been acknowledged by the dealer and manufacturer but solutions may involve reinstallation of the same alternator model. No warning systems alert drivers to this issue.
Common Issues
- Alternator failure. The secondary Balmar 170 alternator smoked heavily and was close to catching fire after about an hour of driving. The failure occurred while parked and posed a serious fire and safety risk.
- Fire hazard. Owners report thermal runaway in the alternator which can lead to fire. Dealers have reinstalled the same alternator despite repeated failures in some cases.
The 2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL has five recalls affecting various systems including air bag wiring, electrical components, body structure, equipment labels, and battery-related cables.
Recalls
- Air bags and wiring. Recall 24V318000 affects 15,572 vehicles. Supplemental Restraint System wires can get caught in seat mechanisms during adjustment, risking damaged wiring that may prevent air bag deployment and increase injury risk. Dealers will inspect and reroute wiring free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed June 26, 2024.
- Retractable awning. Recall 22V863000 covers 4,521 units. The awning may extend unintentionally while driving, posing distraction or a road hazard. Dealers will install a power switch and relay at no cost. Notifications were sent January 20, 2023.
- Tire label error. Recall 23V032000 involves 504 vehicles. The tire and loading information label incorrectly lists tire size R16 instead of R17, risking incorrect tire installation and crash hazard. Winnebago will supply corrected labels free of charge. Owner letters went out February 24, 2023.
- Battery cable damage. Recall 23V663000 covers 4,968 vehicles. Cables near lithium batteries may contact hold-down brackets, causing damage and potential short circuit that increases fire risk. Dealers will reroute and secure cables free of charge. Notification letters are expected November 28, 2023.
Owners with repeated repairs related to the alternator fire risk or unresolved recall issues may have protections under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help clarify potential rights.
2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL Summary
2023
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
25565
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL
15572 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Revel, 2020-2025 Navion, Porto, View, Vita, 2022-2023 Adventure Van, and 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.
Risk: Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL
504 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2023 Revel camper vans. The Tire and Loading Information Label has an incorrect tire size listed as R16, when the tire size should be R17. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL
4968 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Revel motorhomes. The cables near the lithium batteries may contact the battery hold-down brackets, which can damage the cables and cause a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL
4521 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Revel motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk: An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2023 WINNEBAGO REVEL
ID: 2057900ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The secondary alternator of our 2023 Winnebago Revel failed, was smoking heavily, and was seconds away from catching fire had I not stood by with a fire extinguishers. I noticed the issue after driving for about an hour and only noticed smoke when I had pulled into a Home Depot to park. I only noticed the smoke when I had parked (not while underway). This is a well known problem with Winnebago Revels, with many owners reporting (on Facebook Winnebago Revel 4x4 page) these Balmar 170 alternators catching fire and failing. This is an extreme fire danger and life safety issue. My safety was at risk because the alternator was in thermal runaway and was about to catch fire. I may not have noticed the issue had I been underway. The problem is well known by our dealer (Camping World, Marysville, WA) and Winnebago. I have since had them address the problem, but their solution and current procedure on this is to put back in the exact same Balmar 170 alternator! Other Revel owners are reporting this second install is also failing in many cases. No inspection to date other than that of the dealer. No warnings were given by the vehicle of the problem.