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26V-498 recall: Winnebago Ekko

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

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This campaign

Campaign number
26V-498
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Report received
July 30, 2026

Park outside

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

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.

The safety risk

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 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 were 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.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on July 30, 2026.

Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 26V-498 at NHTSA

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