WINNEBAGO FORZA 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V512000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO FORZA 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-29 2019-07-03 2019-07-03

Production Dates: 2017-01-27 - 2019-06-11

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 158

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 766

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.