WINNEBAGO FORZA (2019) recall — Equipment
Winnebago recalls 2018-2019 Forza motorhomes with potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. Owners must have edge protection installed by dealers by January 18, 2019.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forza motorhomes due to a risk of fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. This affects owners who may need to have edge protection installed at the closeout panel to prevent leaks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224529-winnebago-forza-2019-motorhomes-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224529-winnebago-forza-2019-motorhomes-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V855000
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“Winnebago Forza 2019 Motorhomes: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224529-winnebago-forza-2019-motorhomes-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V855000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V855000).
Why it’s dangerous
Liquid propane lines may be installed without edge protection where they pass through the closeout panel. This can cause the lines to leak fuel, which could ignite near an ignition source and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhomes are affected. Those who have the closeout panel without edge protection are at higher risk of fuel leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhomes. The recall applies to models where liquid propane lines pass through the closeout panel without edge protection.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to confirm your model and schedule the free edge protection installation.
Have Edge Protection Installed
Dealers will install edge protection at the closeout panel for free once the recall begins on January 18, 2019.
2019-01-18
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install edge protection at the closeout panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The liquid propane lines may have been installed without edge protection where they pass through the closeout panel, which could cause leaks and increase fire risk.
How can I check if my motorhome is affected?
Check if you own a 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhome with liquid propane lines passing through the closeout panel without edge protection.
What should I do if I have the affected motorhome?
Contact Winnebago customer service to schedule free edge protection installation by dealers starting January 18, 2019.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V855000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 18V855000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install edge protection at the closeout panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V855000 (November 30, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.