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Use caution Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 1, 2024

Winnebago Forza 2020 Recall: Detached Hood Bracket Risk

Winnebago recalls 2020 Forza models with possible detached hood brackets that could cause crashes. Owners must contact Winnebago for free repairs by January 31, 2025.

Plain-English summary generated from official NHTSA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Winnebago is recalling certain 2020 Forza models due to a hood bracket that may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicle safety and requires prompt repair to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80194-winnebago-forza-2020-recall-detached-hood-bracket-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80194-winnebago-forza-2020-recall-detached-hood-bracket-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V826000

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“Winnebago Forza 2020 Recall: Detached Hood Bracket Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80194-winnebago-forza-2020-recall-detached-hood-bracket-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V826000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V826000).

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalled certain recreational vehicles due to a detached hood bracket that may become a road hazard and increase crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Nov. 1, 2024. Dealers will inspect and repair the issue free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Winnebago Sightseer, 2014-2018
  • Itasca Sunova, 2014-2018
  • Winnebago Forza, 2016-2025
  • Winnebago Vista, 2016-2025
  • Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2016-2018; 2018-2025
  • Winnebago Adventurer, 2015-2025
  • Winnebago Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2024
  • Itasca Suncruiser, 2015-2028
  • Itasca Solei, 2016-2017

What to do

Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

The hazard

The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach. A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Winnebago Industries, Inc. has 98 other recalls on record since 2009-01-09. Other recent recalls include Winnebago 2025 Ekko Motorhome: Carbon Monoxide Risk from Generator (2026-07-30), Winnebago 2026 Revel Recalls Incorrect Tire Label Risk (2026-06-12), and Winnebago 2025 Ekko Motorhomes: Carbon Monoxide Risk from Generator (2026-04-22). Other recent recalls of similar products include Volkswagen 2026 Atlas Wheel Recall: Risk of Wheel Detachment (2025-12-03), Isuzu FTR 2020 Suspension Recall: Detached Axle Bracket Risk (2025-10-22), and Jeep Wagoneer S (2024-2026) recall: Detached hinge cover risk (2026-03-12).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Winnebago Forza models from 2020. The recall covers specific years and models listed in the official notice.

  • Brand
    Winnebago
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Winnebago

    Call 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a free repair for the hood bracket issue.

  2. Get Repair Inspection

    Dealers will inspect and repair the hood bracket if needed at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.

Take action

Contact Winnebago

We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18005371885
Subject: Recall 24V826000 — Winnebago Forza 2020 Recall: Detached Hood Bracket Risk

Hello,

I own a Winnebago Forza 2020 Recall: Detached Hood Bracket Risk that is covered by recall 24V826000 from Winnebago.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.

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 #24V826000 (November 1, 2024)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
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