Park Outside: Generator May Turn On Without Operator Action
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 96
- Recall opened
- Jul 30, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- 208
- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (1)
- WINNEBAGO EKKO2024–2025
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The touchscreen display may register unintended or phantom inputs and turn the generator on without the operator's knowledge.
Risk / consequence
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.
Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 208.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V498000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.