NHTSA Complaint #11534875 — 2023 WINNEBAGO EKKO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11534875 |
| Vehicle | 2023 WINNEBAGO EKKO |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
The Balmar alternator gets very hot and emits very loud high-pitched whine. Others who have reported this heat/sound without further action have reported the alternator has caught on fire.
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