The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V541000·Announced 2024-07-18

2021–2025 Winnebago Ekko Motorhomes Solar Charging System Fuse Melt Risk

Winnebago is recalling 2021–2025 Ekko motorhomes due to inadequate over-current protection in the solar charging system, which can cause the fuse to melt and increase fire risk. Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and related components at no charge.

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 hazard is a structural/electrical defect (inadequate over-current protection) that creates a direct risk of fire in a motorhome. The source text states no reported injuries or fires, making this a risk-of-harm scenario where injury has not yet been reported, which per the rubric qualifies as High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. 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.

A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire in the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2024.

Owners should contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 to schedule service. Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO EKKO
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
2,193

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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