WINNEBAGO EKKO 2024: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V541000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO EKKO 2024
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-18 2024-07-19

Production Dates: 2021-01-08 - 2024-04-05

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 186

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2193

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" 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.

Consequence

A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. An interim owner letter was mailed September 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.

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.safercar.gov.