The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V942000·Announced 2021-12-06

2022 Winnebago Ekko drainage system water infiltration electrical fire hazard recall

Winnebago is recalling approximately 401 model-year 2022 Ekko recreational vehicles. The shower and sink drainage system may leak, causing water infiltration that can lead to electrical fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This involves a fire risk in a recreational vehicle where people may be sleeping, caused by water infiltration of electrical components. However, no fires or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, high-risk products where injury has not yet been reported rate as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Ekko recreational vehicles. The shower and sink drainage system in these vehicles may leak, allowing water to infiltrate nearby electrical components.

When water infiltrates the electrical system, it can cause an electrical short. An electrical short in this location increases the risk of fire.

Owners should contact a Winnebago dealer to schedule a replacement of the shower and sink drainage pump system, which will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 17, 2022. For more information, owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 can also provide assistance.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO EKKO
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
401

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EKKO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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