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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 31, 2023

WINNEBAGO EKKO (2021) recall — Electrical System

Winnebago is recalling 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes with potentially overloaded electrical circuits that could cause fire. Owners must have their electrical systems inspected by dealers at no cost.

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What happened, in plain English

Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes due to electrical wiring issues that could overload circuits and cause fire. This affects owners who received notification letters mailed May 30, 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80742-winnebago-2021-ekko-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-overloaded-electrical-circuits.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80742-winnebago-2021-ekko-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-overloaded-electrical-circuits · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V234000

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“Winnebago 2021 Ekko Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Overloaded Electrical Circuits.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80742-winnebago-2021-ekko-motorhomes-fire-risk-from-overloaded-electrical-circuits. Based on NHTSA recall #23V234000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V234000).

Why it’s dangerous

The 12-volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections. This can overload electrical circuits, damage components like the auxiliary alternator, and increase fire risk.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2021-2023 Winnebago Ekko motorhomes who received notification letters mailed May 30, 2023 are affected. Motorhome owners with electrical systems that may have improper wiring are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your Winnebago Ekko motorhome was manufactured in 2021-2023. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 30, 2023.

  • Brand
    Winnebago
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Winnebago Customer Service

    Call 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule an inspection for free.

  2. Have Dealers Inspect Electrical System

    Dealers will inspect and correct wire routing and electrical connections at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 174.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The 12-volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections that can overload circuits and cause fire.

How do I know if my motorhome is affected?

Check if your Winnebago Ekko motorhome was manufactured in 2021-2023 and received notification letters mailed May 30, 2023.

What should I do if I have an affected motorhome?

Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a free inspection by a dealer.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 23V234000 — Winnebago Winnebago

Hello,

I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 23V234000 from Winnebago.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023.  Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.  Winnebago's number for this recall is 174.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V234000 (March 31, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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