The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V234000·Announced 2023-03-31

2021–2023 Winnebago Ekko motorhomes recalled for electrical fire risk

Winnebago is recalling certain 2021–2023 Ekko motorhomes due to improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections in the 12-volt charging system that can cause fires.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard from electrical system defect), but the source text does not report any injuries or deaths. Under the rubric, risk-of-harm recalls without reported illness/injury are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. 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.

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

Owners were notified by letter on May 30, 2023. Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections at no charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). More information is available at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO EKKO
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Affected units
1,266

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.