Every 2021 Winnebago Ekko recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 24V541000
Jul 18, 2024Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V541000 →Lane Departure · NHTSA 24V024000
Jan 18, 2024Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.
- Risk
- Without a functioning blind spot monitoring system, the driver may be unaware of a vehicle in their blind spot, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Full recall details for 24V024000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V234000
Mar 31, 2023Electrical System
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The 12-Volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections, which can overload the electrical circuits and cause damage to electrical components, including the auxiliary alternator.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V234000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V313000
Sep 5, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Full recall details for 22V313000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V480000
Jun 25, 2021Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Full recall details for 21V480000 →
2021 Winnebago Ekko complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Winnebago Ekko, reporting 1 fires. Winnebago has issued at least 10 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System6
- Equipment2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Engine1
- Lane Departure1
- Seat Belts1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (5)
- Unknown Or Other (3)
- Engine (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Winnebago Ekko owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Winnebago Ekko. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“We have a Winnebago EKKO year 2022 and had the 174 recall completed in August of 2023 and now the second alternator Balmar has failed again we smelled the same smoke again and whine like the first one. We disconnected it before it caught fire.”
2021 WINNEBAGO EKKOMay 30, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11591595
“While driving the RV at highway speeds, I noticed a lot of vibration and shaking. I pulled into a tire store to have the tires balanced. They found the left front tire (hankook dynapro ht 205/75/r16) with tread separation. I had it replaced with the spare.”
2021 WINNEBAGO EKKOAug 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11678087
“Blind spot monitoring system has failed again after being replaced on a previous winnebago ekko recall. This safety feature no longer available for use No warning messages or symptoms prior to the failure”
2021 WINNEBAGO EKKOJul 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11671666
“SUDDEN LOUD WHINE VARYING WITH ENGINE SPEED, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TRACED TO SECONDARY BALMAR ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR WAS EXTREMELY HOT, WE SHUT ENGINE OFF AND ELECTRICALLY DISCONNECTED ALTERNATOR. WE KNEW TO DO THIS BECAUSE OTHERS HAVE POSTED THIS INFORMATION, SOME HAVE CAUGHT FIRE.”
2021 WINNEBAGO EKKONov 30, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11628103
“The RV's second alternator, a Balmer product, began whinning loudly and a burning/hot smell was coming from the vehicle. Based on knowledge of similar issues happening to many other EKKO owners of same type of unit, we knew the alternator was failing and could start a fire.”
2021 WINNEBAGO EKKOAug 5, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11606574
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