2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA
The 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (11 complaints), Steering (3 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA, potentially affecting up to 42,211 vehicles.
Recall 24V826000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 11,982 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V826000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 11,982 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V512000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 766 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 18V855000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V733000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 17,329 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Once the final remedy is available a second notice will be mailed. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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"
1.SAFETY RECALL - 19V-512 - BASEMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOORS
CARGO DOORS FLY OPEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON
DIGITAL DASH BRIGHTNESS CAN NOT BE LOWERED FAR ENOUGH FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING
COMPARTMENT STORAGE DOOR COME OPEN WHEN DRIVING.
Safety Rating for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC 68-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners. Outlines instructions to properly secure the mounting brackets for the instrument panel. They may not be secure and could potentially come loose.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO FORZA
- 2014 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 2 complaints
- 2015 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 1 complaint
- 2016 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 2 complaints
- 2017 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 2 complaints
- 2018 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 13 complaints
- 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA (current)
- 2020 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 3 complaints
- 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 1 complaint
- 2022 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 3 complaints
- 2023 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 0 complaints
- 2024 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 0 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints