NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Winnebago Industries, Inc. - Solar Charging System May Melt Fuse
Published: July 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V541000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Solar Charging System May Melt Fuse
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Solar Charging System May Melt Fuse |
| Nhtsa id | 24V541000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V541000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 75.16 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 186 |
| Potentially affected | 2193 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |