CarRecallWatch- Component
- LANE 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2023 Winnebago Ekko motorhomes may have a blind spot monitoring system that can fail without warning to the driver. When the system is not working, the driver may not be alerted to a vehicle in their blind spot, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and do not rely on the blind spot warning alone while driving; check your mirrors and look over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Ekko | 202120222023 |
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