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- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL; EQUIPMENT: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.
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The solar charging system in certain Ekko motorhomes was designed without enough over-current protection. This means the circuit can overheat and melt the fuse.
A melted fuse raises the risk of a fire. Owners should stop relying on the solar charging system until it has been checked, and should contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 with questions.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will replace the solar controller fuse and other components as necessary at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your Ekko is affected.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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