Every 2019 Winnebago Forza recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 24V826000
Nov 1, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
- Risk
- A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V826000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 24V733000
Jan 10, 2024Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Full recall details for 24V733000 →Structure · NHTSA 19V512000
Mar 7, 2019Structure:Body:Door
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes. The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V512000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V855000
Nov 30, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhomes. The liquid propane (LP) lines may have been installed without edge protection where the LP lines pass through the closeout panel, possibly resulting in the lines being damaged and leaking fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V855000 →
2019 Winnebago Forza complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Winnebago Forza. Winnebago has issued at least 8 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure12
- Steering3
- Exterior Lighting2
- Wheels2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages1
- Visibility1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (4)
- Unknown Or Other (2)
- Electrical System (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Winnebago Forza owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Winnebago Forza. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH OPTIVIEW DASH LIGHTS. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT DIM ENOUGH TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS REDUCES YOUR NIGHT VISION. HAVE A SAFETY RECALL BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE RECALL OR FIX. "CAMPAIGN FL859-A OPTIVIEW DASH CLUSTER BRIGHTNESS"”
2019 WINNEBAGO FORZAFeb 12, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11395861
“COMPARTMENT STORAGE DOORS CONTINUE TO COME OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CAUSING OTHER VEHICLES TO SWERVE, AND LOSE CONTENTS IN TO TRAFFIC. DOOR MECHANISMS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER AS WELL AS MYSELF, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO OPEN WITHOUT A BUNGEE CORD INSTALLED TO PREVENT FULL OPENING.”
2019 WINNEBAGO FORZAAug 25, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11351173
“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. RECALL NOTICE ISSUED OVER A YEAR AGO WITH NO FIX OFFERED BY COMPANY. RECALL NHTSA RECALL NOTICE # 19V-152”
2019 WINNEBAGO FORZAAug 24, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11351046
“NHTSA SAFETY RECALL COMPARTMENT LATCHES, NOT KEEPING DOORS CLOSED WHEN TRAVELING. FIX IS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC LATCHES WITH METAL LATCHES YET WINNEBAGO STATES THEY DON'T HAVE ANY MORE METAL LATCHES.”
2019 WINNEBAGO FORZAJun 27, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11331248
“I HAVE NOTICED THAT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE UNIT IN A STRAIGHT LINE BETWEEN THE LANE LINES. MY WIFE HAS FOLLED ME ON OCCASION AND MENTIONED THE SAME THING. IT WILL SWAY ENOUGH TO MOVE OVER THE CENTER LANE OR OFF THE ROAD.”
2019 WINNEBAGO FORZAApr 5, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11320240
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