Winnebago Ekko: Electrical system

Date

March 31, 2023

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

Winnebago Ekko (2021, 2022, 2023)

Component

Electrical System

Description of the defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The 12-Volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections, which can overload the electrical circuits and cause damage to electrical components, including the auxiliary alternator.

Potentially affected

1266

What can happen

Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 174.

Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 30, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

174

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

House 12v Charging System

Recall number

23V234000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.