Recall 174 Improperly Routed Electrical Wiring May Cause Fire – 2021-2023 Winnebago Ekko Motorhomes

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-234
THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE.
RE: BODY SERIAL
CHASSIS SERIAL
Dear Owner:
This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
Winnebago Motorhomes has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2021 – 2023 Winnebago Ekko Motorhomes. Our records indicate that you have purchased a vehicle with the serial number which appears above. These motor homes were manufactured January 08, 2021 through March 31, 2023.
In some cases, improper wire routing and loose electrical connections can lead to overloaded circuits and damaged equipment, including failure of the auxiliary alternator. An overloaded circuit, resulting in equipment damage increases the risk of a fire, which could present a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
WHAT WE WILL DO
Winnebago Motorhomes will coordinate the inspection and remedy of proper cable routing and electrical connections. This will be at no charge to you.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your Winnebago motorhome dealer or locate a Winnebago dealer at [email protected] or by telephone at (641) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885, immediately to arrange for an appointment. The labor time necessary to perform this correction will be approximately 8 hours. Please allow additional time for the dealer to process your vehicle.
Winnebago motorhome dealers are best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your vehicle is corrected as promptly as possible. HOWEVER, if you take your vehicle to the dealer on the agreed date and they do not service this condition on that date or within five days, we recommend you contact Winnebago Motorhomes, Attn.: Customer Care at (641) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885. If you are still unable to obtain such service without charge to you and within a reasonable time, you may contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 [TTY: (800) 424-9153] or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR THIS REPAIR
If you have paid to remedy this issue, you may be eligible for a refund. To obtain information on a refund, contact Winnebago Customer Care by email at [email protected] or write us at Customer Care Department, P.O. Box 152, Forest City, Iowa 50436 or by telephone at (641) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885.
IF YOU HAVE CHANGED ADDRESS OR SOLD THE VEHICLE
If you have changed address, sold, or traded your vehicle, please let us know by contacting Winnebago Customer Care by email at [email protected] or in writing at Customer Care Department, P.O. Box 152, Forest City, Iowa 50436 or by telephone at (641) 585-6939 or (800) 537-1885.
Presentation of this letter to the service center will assist in making the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products. This letter does not constitute an acknowledgement of legal liability.
_____________________________
Winnebago Motorhomes
Forest City, Iowa 50436
Enclosure

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DATE: 04/03/2023
MODELS AFFECTED: 2021 – 2023 Model Year; Ekko
New Safety Recall / Stop Sale Notification
PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR RV SALES AND SERVICE MANAGERS. Reason for this Safety Recall Winnebago Motorhomes has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2021-2023 Ekko Motorhomes. These motor homes were manufactured January 08, 2021 through March 29, 2023.Improper wire routing and loose electrical connections can lead to overloaded circuits and damaged equipment, including failure of the auxiliary alternator. An overloaded circuit, resulting in equipment damage can increase the risk of a fire.Service Action Winnebago will conduct a voluntary safety recall to address wire routing and connections, however the remedy is not currently available. Dealers will be notified through established communication methods once a remedy is available. In the interim, all systems in the coach can be functionally demonstrated. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and want to assure you we are working diligently to remedy this situation.
Notice
It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to sell or lease any new vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.
Thank you for your continued partnership! PENDING WINNEBAGO RECALL
NHTSA: 23V-234

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Winnebago Industries, Inc. JUN 05, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-234 Manufacturer Recall No. : 174 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Address : PO BOX 152
605 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Forest City IA 50436
Company phone : 1-641-585-3535
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,180 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Winnebago Ekko Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying all Ekko models built.
Production Dates : JAN 08, 2021 – MAR 31, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Improper wire routing and loose electrical connections can lead to overloaded circuits and damaged equipment, including failure of the auxiliary alternator.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : An overloaded circuit, resulting in equipment damage increasing the risk of a fire.
Description of the Cause : Loose connections of the house 12v charging system and improper cable routing can lead to failure of the auxiliary alternator. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234 Page 2 Component Name 1 : House 12v Charging System Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
January 18, 2023, Winnebago was made aware of a customer incident involving a fire. An investigation of this incident found a missing temp sensor wire and a loose ground conductor that resulted in a failure of the house 12V charging system. Based on the findings of this incident investigation, a broader investigation was opened to look into potential issues with the house 12V charging system. After completing a detailed data analysis, Winnebago identified 3 total fires related to issues with the house 12V charging system. The earliest reported fire incident occurred in September of 2022. On Monday, March 27, the Product Safety Committee reviewed all available information and determined the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety and a recall was initiated. There are no known injuries or property damage associated with this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago Motorhomes will coordinate the inspection and remedy of
proper cable routing and electrical connection of units identified in this recall.
Reimbursement requests will follow the General Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied system will have verified connections and corrected cable routing.
Hold #1077 was issued to contain unshipped product and perform remedy. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The recall schedule will follow the dates provided.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 06, 2023 – APR 06, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 30, 2023 – MAY 30, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Winnebago Industries, Inc. AUG 21, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-234 Manufacturer Recall No. : 174 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Address : PO BOX 152
605 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Forest City IA 50436
Company phone : 1-641-585-3535
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,266 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Winnebago Ekko Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying all Ekko models built.
Production Dates : JAN 08, 2021 – AUG 02, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Improper wire routing and loose electrical connections can lead to overloaded circuits and damaged equipment, including failure of the auxiliary alternator.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : An overloaded circuit, resulting in equipment damage increasing the risk of a fire.
Description of the Cause : Loose connections of the house 12v charging system and improper cable routing can lead to failure of the auxiliary alternator. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234 Page 2 Component Name 1 : House 12v Charging System Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
January 18, 2023, Winnebago was made aware of a customer incident involving a fire. An investigation of this incident found a missing temp sensor wire and a loose ground conductor that resulted in a failure of the house 12V charging system. Based on the findings of this incident investigation, a broader investigation was opened to look into potential issues with the house 12V charging system. After completing a detailed data analysis, Winnebago identified 3 total fires related to issues with the house 12V charging system. The earliest reported fire incident occurred in September of 2022. On Monday, March 27, the Product Safety Committee reviewed all available information and determined the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety and a recall was initiated. There are no known injuries or property damage associated with this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago Motorhomes will coordinate the inspection and remedy of
proper cable routing and electrical connection of units identified in this recall.
Reimbursement requests will follow the General Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied system will have verified connections and corrected cable routing.
Hold #1077 was issued to contain unshipped product and perform remedy. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The recall schedule will follow the dates provided.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 06, 2023 – APR 06, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 30, 2023 – MAY 30, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Winnebago Industries, Inc. AUG 25, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-234 Manufacturer Recall No. : 174 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Address : PO BOX 152
605 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Forest City IA 50436
Company phone : 1-641-585-3535
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,266 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Winnebago Ekko Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying all Ekko models built.
Production Dates : JAN 08, 2021 – AUG 02, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Improper wire routing and loose electrical connections can lead to overloaded circuits and damaged equipment, including failure of the auxiliary alternator.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : An overloaded circuit, resulting in equipment damage increasing the risk of a fire.
Description of the Cause : Loose connections of the house 12v charging system and improper cable routing can lead to failure of the auxiliary alternator. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234 Page 2 Component Name 1 : House 12v Charging System Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
January 18, 2023, Winnebago was made aware of a customer incident involving a fire. An investigation of this incident found a missing temp sensor wire and a loose ground conductor that resulted in a failure of the house 12V charging system. Based on the findings of this incident investigation, a broader investigation was opened to look into potential issues with the house 12V charging system. After completing a detailed data analysis, Winnebago identified 3 total fires related to issues with the house 12V charging system. The earliest reported fire incident occurred in September of 2022. On Monday, March 27, the Product Safety Committee reviewed all available information and determined the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety and a recall was initiated. During validation of the remedy, an additional potential root cause was identified. As a result 86 units were added to the population that were previously thought to have been built after the production clean date. An addendum to this recall will be sent to owners by September 8th. There are no known injuries or property damage associated with this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago Motorhomes will coordinate the inspection and remedy of
proper cable routing and electrical connection of units identified in this recall.
Reimbursement requests will follow the General Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedied system will have verified connections and corrected cable routing. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Hold #1077 was issued to contain unshipped product and perform remedy. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The recall schedule will follow the dates provided.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 06, 2023 – APR 06, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 30, 2023 – MAY 30, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Winnebago Industries, Inc. MAR 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-234 Manufacturer Recall No. : 174 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Address : PO BOX 152
605 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Forest City IA 50436
Company phone : 1-641-585-3535
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,180 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Winnebago Ekko Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by identifying all Ekko models built.
Production Dates : JAN 08, 2021 – MAR 31, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Improper wire routing and loose electrical connections can lead to overloaded circuits and damaged equipment, including failure of the auxiliary alternator.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : An overloaded circuit, resulting in equipment damage increasing the risk of a fire.
Description of the Cause : Loose connections of the house 12v charging system and improper cable routing can lead to failure of the auxiliary alternator. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234 Page 2 Component Name 1 : House 12v Charging System Component Description : NR
Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
January 18, 2023, Winnebago was made aware of a customer incident involving a fire. An investigation of this incident found a missing temp sensor wire and a loose ground conductor that resulted in a failure of the house 12V charging system. Based on the findings of this incident investigation, a broader investigation was opened to look into potential issues with the house 12V charging system. After completing a detailed data analysis, Winnebago identified 3 total fires related to issues with the house 12V charging system. The earliest reported fire incident occurred in September of 2022. On Monday, March 27, the Product Safety Committee reviewed all available information and determined the issue presented an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety and a recall was initiated. There are no known injuries or property damage associated with this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Winnebago Motorhomes will coordinate the inspection and remedy of
proper cable routing and electrical connection of units identified in this recall.
Reimbursement requests will follow the General Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied system will have verified connections and corrected cable routing.
Hold #1077 was issued to contain unshipped product and perform remedy. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-234
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The recall schedule will follow the dates provided.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 06, 2023 – APR 06, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 26, 2023 – MAY 26, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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