2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA
The 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA, potentially affecting up to 41,293 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 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 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Delamination of instrument cluster, difficult to read air pressure, engine & transmission temp, engine tach. This is an ongoing problem, seems to be increasing area of distortion. First noticed 9/2024 approximate date.
Safety Rating for the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
72-06 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Campaign sent to dealers and owners. Outlines an inspection of a compartment seal and instructions to install if missing.
72-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Campaign sent to dealers and owners. Outlines an inspection of a compartment seal and instructions to install if missing.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO FORZA
- 2016 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 2 complaints
- 2017 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 2 complaints
- 2018 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 13 complaints
- 2019 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 21 complaints
- 2020 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 3 complaints
- 2021 WINNEBAGO FORZA (current)
- 2022 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 3 complaints
- 2023 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 0 complaints
- 2024 WINNEBAGO FORZA — 0 complaints
- 2025 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