Recall 19V512000: Winnebago Industries, Inc

Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.

Key facts

  • NHTSA campaign 19V512000 was filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc and received on July 3, 2019.
  • Type: Vehicle recall. Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 766.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 29, 2020.
  • Production dates listed: January 27, 2017 to June 11, 2019.
  • First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.

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Defect summary (official text)

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 (official text)

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 (official text)

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 and contacts as published

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: 158.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 19V512000
MakeModelModel years
WINNEBAGOFORZA2017 to 2019

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

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