# Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Park Outside: Generator May Turn On Without Operator Action (26V498000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 50/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| Subject | Park Outside: Generator May Turn On Without Operator Action |
| NHTSA ID | 26V498000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 208 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 96 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | Yes |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |

## Why this score
- Fire risk: park outside warning.
- 96 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V498000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.