2018 WINNEBAGO FORZA
5 recalls, 13 complaints - 7 TSBs
24V826000 Nov 6, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
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 a... Read more
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.
24V733000 Oct 9, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
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 Ellips... Read more
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. 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.
19V512000 Jul 3, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
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 servic... Read more
18V855000 Nov 30, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
17V782000 Dec 7, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit,... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
STEERING
Nov 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2018
The electronic steering assist went out
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2018
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact was forced to lower the windows to escape the foul odor. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was performi... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2, 2022
Incident date: Oct 23, 2022
Just want to inform you of a potentially dangerous situation on 2018 Winnebago Forza’s. The propane line for the Truma Water Heater is routed under the right sink cabinet but above the metal engine box. As it runs, it is pinched between the engine box and cabinet. During driving, the cabinet moves... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 2, 2020
Incident date: Jul 2, 2020
WINNEBAGO ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL 8 MONTHS AGO ON LOWER STORAGE DOORS THAT OPEN WHILE TRAVELING. I HAD A DOOR OPEN AT HWY SPEEDS YESTERDAY. COMPANY CONTINUES TO APPOLIGISE BUT WON'T FIX PROBLEM.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 24, 2019
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY THE DOORS TO BASEMENT STORAGE UNLATCH AND SWING OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. I BELIEVE THAT THE DOOR LATCHES WORK LOOSE FROM IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT, SLICK NYLON LATCH PINS AND BUMPS CAUSING THE LATCH PIN TO RELEASE FROM THE LATCH LOOP. IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE WHEN ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 11, 2019
Incident date: Jul 9, 2019
BASEMENT DOORS OPEN WHEN TRAVELING. WE HAD 4 OPEN DURING OUR EARLY TRIPS. NOW HAVE 2 THAT OPEN. DEALER HAS TRIED TO ADJUST THESE DOORS 4 TIMES WITH NO SOLUTION. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE DOORS OPEN INTO THE LANES NEXT TO ME. THIS HAPPENS ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. LATEST... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: May 29, 2018
BASEMENT DOOR PLASTIC LATCHES GAVE WAY WHILE IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE. FOUR DOORS FLEW OPEN IN TRAFFIC. SECURED WITH DUCT TAPE UNTIL DEALER COULD REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. WINNEBAGO AUTHORIZED LATCH ADJUSTMENT. OTHER FORZA OWNERS TOLD US THE LATCH ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT WORK AND DOORS WILL CONTINUE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 24, 2019
Incident date: Apr 6, 2018
COMPARTMENT DOORS THAT KEPT POPPING OPEN WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE DOORS AFTER BEING ADJUSTED MULTIPLE TIMES BY DEALERSHIP AND OURSELVES. ONE HITTING A CONSTRUCTION BARRIER DOING $2500 DAMAGE TO THE DOOR WHICH WINNEBAGO DID NOT WANT TO COVER. SPRING OF 2018. FOUGHT WINN AND FINALLY THEY PAID FOR RE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 17, 2019
Incident date: Jun 5, 2019
COMPARTMENT DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE LOCKED. VERY DANGEROUS TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHERS NEED A RECALL TO FIX ALL DOORS. MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER FORZA OWNERS. COMPANY ANSWER TO REPLACE WITH STEEL LOCKS. EASIER SAID THAN DONE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 9, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
WHILE DRIVING IN A ROUGH MAIN HIGHWAY IN WINDY CONDITIONS A RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENED 4+ TIMES IN 200 MILES. DOOR PROPERLY CLOSED AND LOCKED EACH TIME. NO DAMAGE HAPPENED BUT THIS 4 FT DOOR COULD EASILY CAUSE VEHICLE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR BODILY HARM. LATCH SEEMS PROPERLY ADJUSTED, LATCH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 14, 2019
Incident date: Aug 12, 2018
CLASS A MOTOR HOME OUTSIDE STORAGE DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING. DOORS STRIKE ROADSIDE OBJECTS (MAIL BOXES, MARKER POSTS) DAMAGING DOORS. NO VEHICLES ON SIDE WHEN DOORS OPENED, OTHERWISE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS COULD OCCUR. MANUFACTURER DENIES RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORRECTING SAFETY ISSUE. *DT *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 11, 2019
Incident date: Aug 15, 2018
MOTOR HOME HAS BED ABOVE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. THE BED IS RAISED AND LOWERED BY ELECTRIC MOTOR. THE BED ON OUR MH DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SITS ON AN ANGLE LOWERED ON PASSENGER SIDE. THERE IS A SEATBELT TYPE LATCH ON DRIVERS SIDE FOR SAFETY; HOWEVER, WITH BED ON AN ANNI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 11, 2018
Incident date: Sep 12, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, LATCH HOLDING DRIVERS SIDE STORAGE BIN DOOR RELEASED. CAR WAS PASSING AND PRESSURE CHANGES CAUSED DOOR TO FULLY SWING INTO LANE WITH CAR, ABOUT 3 FEET. CAR VEERED AND RECOVERED WITH NO DAMAGE. *DT *DT NOTE THAT DOORS HAVE RELEASED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE WHILE TRAVELING, ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 WINNEBAGO FORZA
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
WINNEBAGO FORZA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO FORZA across all model years (2013, 2025).
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Total Recalls
51
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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