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Winnebago Ekko (2022-2027)

The touchscreen display may register phantom inputs and turn on the generator without the operator's knowledge.

What happened

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2027 Ekko motorhomes. The touchscreen display may register unintended or phantom inputs and turn on the generator without the operator's knowledge. People in an enclosed space, such as a garage, with a running generator may be at an increased risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.

The recall affects 1,537 vehicles distributed nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026.

Winnebago will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. You are advised to park outside until the repair has been performed. Free of charge.
  3. Winnebago will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. You may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Owners are advised to park outside until the repair has been performed. Winnebago will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 205.

Is your Winnebago affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Ekko, model years 2022 to 2027

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Risk

Park outside

NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.

NHTSA warning · How risk is rated

Campaign
26V257000
Vehicles affected
1,537
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
205
Manufacturer phone
1-641-585-6939

All recalls from Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)