Winnebago Ekko: Blind spot detection

Date

Jan. 18, 2024

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

Winnebago Ekko (2021, 2022, 2023)

Component

Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection

Description of the defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.

Potentially affected

844

What can happen

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.

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.

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

March 15, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

181

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Blind Spot Monitoring System · Kit-Blind Spot Monitor · 34186701000

Recall number

24V024000

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.