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Winnebago 2024-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Spare Tire Bolts May Detach Risk

Winnebago is recalling 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes due to spare tire bolts that may be missing, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free wheel bolts and wrenches.

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Winnebago is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes because spare tire bolts might be missing, which could cause the spare tire to detach and lead to a crash. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81899-winnebago-2024-2025-ekko-motorhomes-spare-tire-bolts-may-detach.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81899-winnebago-2024-2025-ekko-motorhomes-spare-tire-bolts-may-detach · Updated August 10, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V890000

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“Winnebago 2024-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Spare Tire Bolts May Detach Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81899-winnebago-2024-2025-ekko-motorhomes-spare-tire-bolts-may-detach. Based on NHTSA recall #24V890000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V890000).

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes because the spare tire may be installed without correct bolts, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on November 25, 2024.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Winnebago
  • Model: Ekko
  • Years: 2024-2025
  • Component: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

What to do

Winnebago will mail the wheel bolts and wrench for the spare tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

The hazard

A spare tire that is installed without the correct bolts can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Winnebago Industries has 98 other recalls on record since January 9, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Winnebago 2025 Ekko Motorhome: Carbon Monoxide Risk from Generator (July 30, 2026), Winnebago 2026 Revel Recalls Incorrect Tire Label Risk (June 12, 2026), and Winnebago 2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Carbon Monoxide Risk from Generator (April 22, 2026). NHTSA has received 14 owner complaints for the 2024 WINNEBAGO EKKO with a latest receipt date of August 15, 2026, and 15 complaints for the 2025 model with a latest receipt date of April 20, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2024-2025 Ekko motorhome has spare tire bolts that are missing or not properly installed. The recall covers vehicles sold from the manufacturer's start date.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Spare Tire Bolts

    Inspect the spare tire bolts to ensure they are present and properly tightened.

  2. Receive Free Bolts and Wrench

    Winnebago will mail free wheel bolts and wrenches to your address.

  3. Contact Customer Service

    Call Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 to confirm your recall status.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Winnebago will mail the wheel bolts and wrench for the spare tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 193.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 59 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Nov 25, 202412. Owner letters mailed: Jan 23, 2025220242025
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner 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 24V890000 — Winnebago 2024-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Spare Tire Bolts May Detach Risk

Hello,

I own a Winnebago 2024-2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Spare Tire Bolts May Detach Risk that is covered by recall 24V890000 from Winnebago.

The official recall notice states: Winnebago will mail the wheel bolts and wrench for the spare tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 193.

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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Where this comes from

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 #24V890000 (November 25, 2024)
  • 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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