Winnebago Forza 2019 Recall: Storage Door Opens While Moving
Winnebago recalls 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes where the storage compartment door may open while driving, risking crashes from other drivers swerving or objects falling.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the storage compartment door opens while the vehicle is in motion, other drivers may swerve to avoid hitting the compartment door, or objects falling from within, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes because the exterior storage compartment door can unexpectedly open while the vehicle is moving. This hazard could cause other drivers to swerve or objects to fall, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224530-winnebago-forza-2019-recall-storage-door-opens-while-moving.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224530-winnebago-forza-2019-recall-storage-door-opens-while-moving · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V512000
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“Winnebago Forza 2019 Recall: Storage Door Opens While Moving.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224530-winnebago-forza-2019-recall-storage-door-opens-while-moving. Based on NHTSA recall #19V512000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V512000).
Why it’s dangerous
The storage compartment door may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This can cause other drivers to swerve to avoid the opening door or objects falling from inside, which could lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of Winnebago Forza motorhomes from 2017 to 2019 are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the storage compartment door opens unexpectedly while in motion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Winnebago Forza motorhome was manufactured between 2017 and 2019. The recall began on September 29, 2020, and Winnebago issued an interim notification on August 14, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Reach out to Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a repair.
Have Dealers Install New Latch
Winnebago dealers will install a new latch and inspect the catch to ensure it is properly aligned and readjusted if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will install a new latch and the catch will be inspected and properly aligned and readjusted if necessary. Winnebago issued owners an interim notification on August 14, 2019. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 19 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #19V512000 (March 7, 2019)
- 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.