RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2021 Winnebago Ekko recalls
11 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2021 Winnebago Ekko with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 06
- U.S. recalls
- 05
- Total campaigns
- 11
Transport Canada recalls
06- Electrical#2024419
98 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the solar charging system may not have proper circuit protection. As a result, the fuse for the solar charging system could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: A fuse that overheats and melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
- Electrical#2024019
36 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, a wiring problem in the blind spot monitoring system may cause it to fail. Safety Risk: A blind spot monitoring system that doesn't work could reduce a driver's awareness when changing lanes and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to replace the blind spot monitoring system wiring.
- Accessories#2023270
160 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, a fuel hose on the generator may not be properly secured and could leak fuel. Note: This recall only affects motorhomes equipped with an Onan QG 2800i generator. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel hose between the generator fuel filter and injection pump module. The fuel hose and clamps will be replaced, if necessary. To reduce the safety risk, Winnebago advises that you should not use the generator until the recall inspection is completed.
- Electrical#2023203
57 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wiring for the house 12 V battery charging system may have been routed incorrectly, and the electrical connections may be loose. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats and melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a dealership to reroute the wiring for the house 12 V battery charging system. The dealership will also inspect the connections, and tighten them if necessary. Winnebago recommends that you should check the charging status of the house 12 V batteries, and turn them off if they don't charge while driving.
- Accessories#2022269
13 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, a quick disconnect fitting on the propane (LP) hose for the outside cooktop may be defective. As a result, the fitting could crack and leak propane. Safety Risk: A propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take the propane hose for the outdoor cooktop to a Winnebago dealership. The dealer will replace the hose assembly, free of charge. Winnebago recommends that you should not use the outdoor cooktop until this recall is completed.
- Seats And Restraints#2021411
32 units affected
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the seat belts on the double seat may not been installed correctly. As a result, the seat belt retractor may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. If this happens, it may be difficult to release the seat belt buckle. Safety Risk: A seat belt that is difficult to remove could delay exiting the vehicle in an emergency. This could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail and instruct you to contact Freedman Seating Company to coordinate recall repairs.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
05- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#24V541000
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.
Remedy: 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.
- LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION#24V024000
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.
Remedy: 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM#23V234000
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.
Remedy: 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.
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS#22V313000
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.
Remedy: 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.
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR#21V480000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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