NHTSA Safety Recalls
2021 Winnebago Ekko Recalls
The 2021 Winnebago Ekko has 5 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the RV's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Winnebago Ekko built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 9
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
1 fires
5 recalls on the 2021 Winnebago Ekko
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
NHTSA 21V480000- The defect
- 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."
- The risk
- If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- The 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA 23V234000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
NHTSA 24V024000- The defect
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.
- The 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.
- The 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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA 24V541000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
NHTSA 22V313000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
Reported September 5, 2022 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.
What owners report about the 2021 Winnebago Ekko
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2021 Winnebago Ekko with NHTSA and 1 a fire.
Most complained about
- Electrical System6
- Equipment2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Tires1
- Wheels1
- Lane Departure1
- Engine1
- Seat Belts1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own RV
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2021 Winnebago Ekko built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, on a plate near the entry door, inside a cabinet, or on the trailer tongue for a towable, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the RV is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.