Lane departure: blind spot detection
- Component
- Lane departure: blind spot detection
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 844
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-01-18
- Owners notified
- 2024-03-15
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.
Safety risk
Without a functioning blind spot monitoring system, the driver may be unaware of a vehicle in their blind spot, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.