2018 WINNEBAGO FORZA Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 WINNEBAGO FORZA has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports most frequently involve recalls related to safety components such as lighting, hood latches, LPG systems, storage doors, and fire extinguishers.

Six recalls address potential safety defects affecting several vehicle systems. These include exterior lighting, hood latch and hinge attachments, liquid propane fuel lines, storage compartment doors, and onboard fire extinguishers. The recalls involve corrective repairs and replacement of faulty parts to reduce safety risks.

• Turn signal lens. Recall 24V733000 affects 17,329 vehicles due to turn signals with smaller than required luminous lens area. The defect reduces visibility of the signals, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the turn signals free of charge. Interim letters were mailed November 27, 2024 and a second notice will follow.
• Hood latch bracket adhesive. Recall 24V826000 covers 11,982 vehicles where the hood bracket adhesive may be improperly applied allowing detachment. Detached brackets pose road hazard and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the hood latch and hinge free of charge. Owner letters began mailing January 31, 2025.
• LP fuel line protection. Recall 18V855000 involves 152 motorhomes with liquid propane lines lacking edge protection where passing through panels. Lines may be damaged and leak fuel, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install edge protection free of charge. Notification began January 18, 2019.
• Storage compartment door. Recall 19V512000 covers 766 motorhomes with exterior storage doors that may open unexpectedly in motion. This can cause other drivers to swerve, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install new latches and realign catches free of charge. Notification began August 2019 with remedies starting September 2020.
• Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V782000 affects 17,360 motorhomes equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may clog, fail to discharge, or require excessive force to activate. Detached nozzles may cause injury and prevent operation. Owners will receive free replacements or aftermarket extinguishers through Kidde. Recall began January 19, 2018.

Owners with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal expert on consumer protection could provide guidance about possible remedies.