2019 Winnebago Forza recalls and problems

The 2019 Winnebago Forza has 4 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Winnebago dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Winnebago Forza vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Winnebago Forza recalls

Recall 24V-826: Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure

Reported Nov 1, 2024 · 11,982 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 24V-733: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 1, 2024 · 17,329 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 19V-512: Structure

Reported Jul 3, 2019 · 766 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc

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.

Recall 18V-855: Equipment

Reported Nov 30, 2018 · 152 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc

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.

2019 Winnebago Forza problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	12
Steering	3
Wheels	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Visibility	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 11
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2019 Winnebago Forza complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · at 2,080 miles · reported Feb 12, 2021

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"

Structure · at 8,034 miles · reported Aug 25, 2020

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. No recall service has been performed yet.

Structure · at 12,000 miles · reported Aug 24, 2020

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

Structure · at 1,850 miles · reported Jun 27, 2020

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. We are not using the 2019 forza rv at all because of the danger...the compartments have opened on hwy 80 nearly causing an accident. There are 766 forza motorhomes with this condition. Your NHTSA recall notice is: 19v 512. Correspondence with the dealer, la mesa rv and winnebago available upon request. Your action will be appreciated.

Steering · at 2,000 miles · reported Apr 5, 2020

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. I have driven other motor homes and tow vehicles that have handled much better. I checked into getting a safety sway bar but it already has a sway bar built in. When there are large vehicles and trucks on the road, I tend to have even less control. This is frightening and very nerviest wracking for both me and my wife. Vehicle has not been repaired by manufacture or dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Winnebago Forza have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Winnebago Forza: 24V-826 (latches/locks/linkages, structure), 24V-733 (exterior lighting), 19V-512 (structure), 18V-855 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Winnebago Forza?

Owners report structure problems most often (12 reports), followed by steering (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 miles.

Are Winnebago recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Winnebago dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.