Vehicle recall 19V512000 · July 3, 2019
2017-2019 Winnebago Forza
The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V512000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 3, 2019
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Manufacturer campaign
- 158
- Owner notification
- September 29, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 766
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Winnebago Forza (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
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