Recall 20V703 affects 242 2021 Winnebago Revel, Vista, Adventurer, and Sunstar motorhomes for a power bed motor defect. Repair is free through Winnebago dealers.
Winnebago is recalling 242 2021 Revel, Vista, Adventurer, and Sunstar motorhomes because the power bed motor can have an internal gear failure, letting the bed extend before the safety strap engages. A bed that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury or death, and the Winnebago dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The LCI P2K Bedlift motor in the 2021 Winnebago Revel, Vista, Adventurer, and Sunstar is the electric drive unit that moves the power bed. In normal use, the motor and its internal gears control the bed's travel so it raises or lowers in a controlled way, while the safety strap helps limit unwanted extension.
On affected motorhomes, the motor can suffer an internal gear failure. When that happens, the bed can extend before the safety strap engages. The failed motor is identified by black and red wires, while the replacement motor uses black and green wires. That wire color difference helps the dealer confirm whether the old motor is still installed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a noise, warning light, or other advance clue before the bed moves out of position.
Who's affected?
Covers Revel, Vista, Adventurer, and Sunstar motorhomes, all with the LCI P2K Bedlift motor.
| 2021 Winnebago Revel | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2021 Winnebago Vista | Equipment |
| 2021 Winnebago Adventurer | Equipment |
| 2021 Winnebago Sunstar | Equipment |
| Units affected | 242 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2021 Winnebago model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A power bed that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury or death for anyone in or near the bed area. Keep people clear of the bed and avoid using the power-bed feature until a dealer checks it. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Winnebago Revel, Vista, Adventurer, or Sunstar is included in this recall.
- Look for Winnebago's owner notice, mailed after the recall began on December 16, 2020, if you have not received one.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to ask about the free power-bed-motor replacement that keeps the bed from extending before the safety strap engages.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 20V703 and Winnebago recall 164 when you call.
- Keep the power bed secured and avoid using it until the motor is replaced.
What happens at the repair
The repair path is a Winnebago dealer replacement of the power bed motor, the part that moves the bed in and out. Once the remedy is available for your VIN, a Winnebago technician removes the recalled motor and installs the replacement motor. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The filing does not provide a separate reimbursement plan, so this section does not promise repayment for earlier related repairs.
Timeline
| November 13, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V703?
Recall 20V703 covers 242 2021 Winnebago Revel, Vista, Adventurer, and Sunstar motorhomes with a power bed motor gear failure that can let the bed extend before the safety strap engages. A falling bed increases the risk of injury or death.
What should I do if my 2021 Winnebago Revel, Vista, Adventurer, or Sunstar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 20V703. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the power bed motor replacement. Reference recall number 20V703 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Winnebago's remedy says dealers will replace the power bed motor free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected bed fall. The recalled power bed motor has an internal gear failure that can let the bed extend before the safety strap engages, which increases the risk of injury or death for anyone near or under the bed.
What if I bought my Winnebago motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2021 Winnebago Revel, Vista, Adventurer, or Sunstar is included, then contact a franchised Winnebago dealer and reference recall number 20V703 when scheduling the power bed motor replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V703000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V703 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V703000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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