Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 18, 2024
Winnebago 2021-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Solar Fuse Fire Risk
Winnebago is recalling 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes due to a solar charging system design flaw that can cause fuses to melt and start fires. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement of the solar controller fuse.
Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes because the solar charging system lacks proper over-current protection. This can cause fuses to melt and lead to fire risk. Affected owners should get their solar controller fuse replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80744-winnebago-2021-2025-ekko-motorhomes-solar-fuse-fire-risk.
“Winnebago 2021-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Solar Fuse Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80744-winnebago-2021-2025-ekko-motorhomes-solar-fuse-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V541000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V541000).
Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalled certain 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes after a melted fuse in the solar charging system increased the risk of fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on July 18, 2024. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs.
How to tell if you have it
Winnebago Ekko, 2021-2025
What to do
Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
The hazard
The solar charging system was incorrectly designed without sufficient over-current protection, which can allow the circuit to overheat and melt the fuse. This condition increases the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Winnebago Industries, Inc. has 98 other recalls on record since 2009-01-09. Other recent recalls include a carbon monoxide risk from a generator in the 2025 Ekko Motorhome (2026-07-30), an incorrect tire label risk in the 2026 Revel (2026-06-12), and another carbon monoxide risk from a generator in the 2025 Ekko Motorhomes (2026-04-22). Other recent recalls of similar products include Forest River 2026 Freelander Motorhome Solar Panel Fire Risk (2026-01-16), Kia EV6 (2022) Recall: Fire Risk from Battery System (2026-02-07), and Tiffin Open Trail 2025-2026 Motorhomes: Fire Risk from Electrical Wiring (2025-12-23).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Winnebago Ekko motorhome was purchased between 2021 and 2025. The recall covers models with solar charging systems.
Brand
Winnebago
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-641-585-3535 to schedule a free replacement of the solar controller fuse and components.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 3 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V541000 — Winnebago 2021-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Solar Fuse Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Winnebago 2021-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Solar Fuse Fire Risk that is covered by recall 24V541000 from Winnebago.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 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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