Winnebago Forza (2017-2019): Structure
Recall 19V512000 · Jul 3, 2019 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
766
vehicles affected
766
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V512000
- Date
- Jul 3, 2019
- Maker
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Units affected
- 766
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V512000?
1 model: Winnebago Forza (2017-2019), about 766 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V512000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.