Recall 26V257 affects 1,537 2022-2027 Winnebago Ekko motorhomes for touchscreen phantom inputs that can start the generator. Park outside. Free OTA update once released.
A running generator in an enclosed space, including a garage, increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. There is no warning sign before the defect condition, so treat any running generator in an enclosed space as unsafe. Park outside until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
Winnebago is recalling 1,537 2022-2027 Ekko motorhomes because the touchscreen display can register phantom inputs and start the generator without the operator knowing. A running generator in an enclosed space raises the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning, so owners should park outside and away from structures while Winnebago develops the remedy; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The touchscreen display in the 2022-2027 Winnebago Ekko motorhome is the control panel that accepts touch commands for onboard electrical equipment, including the accessory generator. Its normal job is to turn a finger tap into a specific command and ignore contact or signal noise that is not an intended input.
On affected Ekkos, the display firmware does not control touchscreen sensitivity tightly enough. The screen can treat phantom touch events as real commands. When that happens, the system can start the generator even though no one selected that command, the defect described in NHTSA campaign 26V257. This is a software sensitivity problem, not a driver error or a generator hardware switch problem.
There is no warning sign before the touchscreen sends the wrong command. Once the generator starts, an owner can notice generator noise and vibration from the motorhome, which means the command has already been accepted.
Who's affected?
This recall spans 6 model years and 2 component categories tied to the same touchscreen display. VINs become searchable on June 18, 2026.
| 2022 Winnebago Ekko | Accessory generator |
|---|---|
| 2022 Winnebago Ekko | Software |
| 2023 Winnebago Ekko | Accessory generator |
| 2023 Winnebago Ekko | Software |
| 2024 Winnebago Ekko | Accessory generator |
| 2024 Winnebago Ekko | Software |
| 2025 Winnebago Ekko | Accessory generator |
| 2025 Winnebago Ekko | Software |
| 2026 Winnebago Ekko | Accessory generator |
| 2026 Winnebago Ekko | Software |
| 2027 Winnebago Ekko | Accessory generator |
| 2027 Winnebago Ekko | Software |
| Units affected | 1,537 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 9 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A running generator in an enclosed space, including a garage, increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. There is no warning sign before the defect condition, so treat any running generator in an enclosed space as unsafe. Park outside until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2027 Winnebago Ekko is included in this recall.
- Park the motorhome outside, away from garages or other enclosed spaces, until the repair is complete.
- Wait for Winnebago's owner letter expected June 18, 2026, with instructions for the free OTA software update.
- Call Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 with questions and reference recall number 26V257 (Winnebago recall 205).
- Install the OTA software update once Winnebago releases it; the update fixes phantom touchscreen inputs that start the generator without the operator's knowledge.
What happens at the repair
Until the repair is available, follow Winnebago's guidance and park the motorhome outside. Winnebago will release a free over the air software update to address the touchscreen display issue that can start the generator without the operator's knowledge. Once the update opens, the repair is free under the recall. Winnebago used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you've already paid for a related repair, ask Winnebago customer service how to submit prior repair paperwork under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 22, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| June 4, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 4, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 18, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V257?
Recall 26V257 covers 1,537 2022-2027 Winnebago Ekko motorhomes with touchscreen software that can register unintended inputs and start the generator without the operator knowing. Winnebago will release a free over-the-air software update to correct the defect.
What should I do if my 2022-2027 Winnebago Ekko is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 26V257. If it is, park outside until the repair is complete, and contact a franchised Winnebago dealer or Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 for recall instructions.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Winnebago will provide the over-the-air software update free of charge for affected 2022-2027 Ekko motorhomes.
Is it safe to park my Winnebago Ekko in a garage before the repair?
No. Winnebago advises owners to park outside until the repair has been performed. The defect can start the generator without the operator knowing, and a running generator in an enclosed space such as a garage raises the risk of carbon monoxide injury or death.
When will Winnebago notify owners about recall 26V257?
Winnebago expects to mail owner notification letters on June 18, 2026. Until the software update is installed, park outside and away from enclosed spaces, and use your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ekko is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V257000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V257 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V257000 |
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →