Recall 18V274 affects 293 2018-2019 Winnebago Revel, Era and Travato recreational vehicles for incorrect roof-rack fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
Winnebago is recalling 293 2018-2019 Revel, Era, and Travato recreational vehicles because incorrect roof rack fasteners can let the rack detach while the vehicle is moving. A detached roof rack becomes a road hazard and increases crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The roof rack on the 2018-2019 Winnebago Revel, Era, and Travato is the carrier mounted to the top of the recreational vehicle. It is supposed to hold cargo or rack accessories while the vehicle is moving, with the mounting rails and brackets carrying the load through the roof structure.
On affected vehicles, the roof rack rail was attached with the wrong fastener. Winnebago says the recalled rack was attached with rivets instead of screws. That leaves the rack with less secure attachment than intended, and the roof rack can detach from the vehicle while it is being driven.
The corrected bracket has four fasteners instead of two. There is no warning sign before failure, so an owner should not rely on noise, looseness, or visible movement to know whether the rack is secure.
Who's affected?
Includes the Revel, Era, and Travato across the 2018 and 2019 model years, all involving the carrier/rack.
| 2018 Winnebago Revel | Carrier/rack |
|---|---|
| 2019 Winnebago Revel | Carrier/rack |
| 2018 Winnebago Era | Carrier/rack |
| 2018 Winnebago Travato | Carrier/rack |
| 2019 Winnebago Era | Carrier/rack |
| Units affected | 293 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A roof rack that detaches while the vehicle is moving becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. Until the repair is complete, drive cautiously and schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018-2019 Winnebago Revel, Era, or Travato is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer and ask when the free roof-rack fastener repair can be completed.
- Schedule the roof-rack fastener repair; Winnebago adds screws next to the rivets so the rack stays secured while driving.
- Bring any Winnebago notice, and reference recall number 18V274 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the roof-rack repair is complete. Avoid carrying cargo on the roof rack until the dealer confirms the repair is done.
What happens at the repair
Once Winnebago opens the dealer repair, a Winnebago technician adds a screw next to each roof-rack rivet so the rack is secured with the correct fasteners. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The repair instructions do not give a shop time, so ask the service desk how long the vehicle needs to stay at the dealer when you book the appointment.
Timeline
| May 2, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V274?
Recall 18V274 covers 293 2018-2019 Winnebago Revel, Era, and Travato recreational vehicles with roof racks that were installed with incorrect fasteners. A rack that detaches while the vehicle is moving can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Winnebago dealers add a screw next to each rivet for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Winnebago Revel, Era, or Travato is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 18V274. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer and ask for recall 150. The dealer will add screws next to the roof-rack rivets at no charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 18V274, Winnebago dealers add a screw next to each roof-rack rivet free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the roof rack can detach while the vehicle is moving. If that happens, the rack can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase crash risk. The repair secures the rack by adding screws next to the rivets.
When did the Winnebago roof rack recall begin?
Winnebago began recall 18V274 on May 29, 2018. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a notice, check your VIN and reference recall 150 when you call a Winnebago dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V274000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V274 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V274000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →