Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V541000

Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel

Winnebago Industries, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-07-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V541000

Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel

Component
Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,193
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-18
Owners notified
2024-10-25

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The solar charging system was incorrectly designed without sufficient over-current protection, which can allow the circuit to overheat and melt the fuse.

Safety risk

A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
WINNEBAGO Ekko2025 2024 2023 2022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.