CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The wheel bolts for the spare tire may be missing
- Risk
- A spare tire that is installed without the correct bolts can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2024-2025 Winnebago Ekko motorhomes may have been built without the wheel bolts needed to secure the spare tire. A spare tire installed without the correct bolts can come loose and detach from the vehicle while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Winnebago will mail you the correct wheel bolts and a wrench for the spare tire at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 23, 2025. If you have not received one, or have questions, contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 and reference recall number 193.
In the meantime, check whether your spare tire is secured with the proper bolts, and check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov or with a Winnebago dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Winnebago Ekko | 20242025 |
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