Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V474000 Reported August 12, 2020

Alternator and serpentine belts may disengage

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Electrical System · 156 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V474000
Manufacturer Campaign
162
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
156
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 2020
Completion Rate
94.87

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 revel motorhomes. these motorhomes have an auxiliary alternator belt that may wear and detach.

Safety Consequence

If the auxiliary alternator belt disengages, the engine serpentine belt may also disengage causing an immediate loss of power steering control increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection and proper alignment of the belt pulleys, free of charge. the recall began september 21, 2020. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 162.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V474000 or campaign 162.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V474000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V474000?

NHTSA recall 20V474000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on August 12, 2020. It addresses: Alternator and serpentine belts may disengage. The recall affects approximately 156 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V474000 or the manufacturer campaign number 162. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.