Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
6 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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 adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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 nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 192, 197, 198
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 189
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 158
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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 Date: Nov 30, 2018
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Safety Issue:
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, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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 Date: Dec 7, 2017
Consumer Complaints
11 ComplaintsWinnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
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 up and down and chaffs and crushes the propane line. I caught mine in time and routed it, however, had I not caught this, it would have chaffed through and Boom. Truma Corp technician found this kinked line because I was having Water Heater problems since day one. I see on some of the Facebook groups, owners are reporting similar problems with their Truma Water Heaters not providing enough hot water. This is the end result of a pinched propane line. There is (14.6 WC) which is enough gas in the line for an initial startup, but the flow of propane quickly drops (3-6 WC) which is not enough to maintain a lite burner, so it cycles on and off or goes out and you get an error code. See Pictures Winnebago has been notified
Corrective Action:
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 up and down and chaffs and crushes the propane line. I caught mine in time and routed it, however, had I not caught this, it would have chaffed through and Boom. Truma Corp technician found this kinked line because I was having Water Heater problems since day one. I see on some of the Facebook groups, owners are reporting similar problems with their Truma Water Heaters not providing enough hot water. This is the end result of a pinched propane line. There is (14.6 WC) which is enough gas in the line for an initial startup, but the flow of propane quickly drops (3-6 WC) which is not enough to maintain a lite burner, so it cycles on and off or goes out and you get an error code. See Pictures Winnebago has been notified
Additional Notes:
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 up and down and chaffs and crushes the propane line. I caught mine in time and routed it, however, had I not caught this, it would have chaffed through and Boom. Truma Corp technician found this kinked line because I was having Water Heater problems since day one. I see on some of the Facebook groups, owners are reporting similar problems with their Truma Water Heaters not providing enough hot water. This is the end result of a pinched propane line. There is (14.6 WC) which is enough gas in the line for an initial startup, but the flow of propane quickly drops (3-6 WC) which is not enough to maintain a lite burner, so it cycles on and off or goes out and you get an error code. See Pictures Winnebago has been notified
Mfg Campaign: 11495803
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2022
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11337167
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2020
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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 THEY ARE OPEN AND CAN SWING ALL OF THE WAY OPEN ALLOWING STORED ITEMS TO COME OUT AND CAUSE TRAFFIC HAZARDS, IN ADDITION TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE HINGED DOORS THEMSELVES.
Corrective Action:
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 THEY ARE OPEN AND CAN SWING ALL OF THE WAY OPEN ALLOWING STORED ITEMS TO COME OUT AND CAUSE TRAFFIC HAZARDS, IN ADDITION TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE HINGED DOORS THEMSELVES.
Additional Notes:
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 THEY ARE OPEN AND CAN SWING ALL OF THE WAY OPEN ALLOWING STORED ITEMS TO COME OUT AND CAUSE TRAFFIC HAZARDS, IN ADDITION TO DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE HINGED DOORS THEMSELVES.
Mfg Campaign: 11234524
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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 TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS 7/9/19 ON I-95 MILEMARKER 100 IN VIRGINIA BUT HAS HAPPENED SINCE MARCH 2019 WHEN WE BOUGHT IT.
Corrective Action:
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 TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS 7/9/19 ON I-95 MILEMARKER 100 IN VIRGINIA BUT HAS HAPPENED SINCE MARCH 2019 WHEN WE BOUGHT IT.
Additional Notes:
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 TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS 7/9/19 ON I-95 MILEMARKER 100 IN VIRGINIA BUT HAS HAPPENED SINCE MARCH 2019 WHEN WE BOUGHT IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11230939
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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 TO OPEN WHEN UNDERWAY. WE CONTINUE TO SECURE WITH DUCT TAPE, ANTICIPATING THE DOORS WILL FLY OPEN YET AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
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 TO OPEN WHEN UNDERWAY. WE CONTINUE TO SECURE WITH DUCT TAPE, ANTICIPATING THE DOORS WILL FLY OPEN YET AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
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 TO OPEN WHEN UNDERWAY. WE CONTINUE TO SECURE WITH DUCT TAPE, ANTICIPATING THE DOORS WILL FLY OPEN YET AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11230082
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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 REPAIRS BECAUSE DEALERSHIP HAD DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY HAD MADE ADJUSTMENTS MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAD RECORDS OF SUCH EVEN GOING BACK TO THE DAY THE COACH WAS DELIVERED. TRANSPORT PERSON COMPLAINED THEY KEPT OPENING ON HIM. WINNEBAGO STATED TO ME THAT THEY HADN'T HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM BEFORE. (BS) AFTER DOOR WAS REPAIRED AND REPAINTED AND READJUSTED AGAIN, LOCKED AND CHECKED BY 4 PEOPLE BEFORE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP IT CAME OPEN AGAIN ON THE 30 MILE DRIVE HOME WHICH I JUST HAPPEN TO BE FOLLOWING AND WAS ABLE TO FILM. WE HAD IT AT THIS POINT AND REPLACED ALL LATCHES WITH AN AFTER MARKET METAL LATCH AT OUR OWN EXPENSE AT 12 X $16.50 AND LABOR COST. THE DOORS HAVE NOT POPPED OPEN AGAIN SINCE. WE FELL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ACCIDENTS, HITTING MAYBE PEDESTRIANS, BIKE RIDERS, OTHER VEHICLES. STUFF FALLING OUT ON THE ROAD, ECT AND FEEL THESE ORIGINAL LATCHES NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. EVERY FORZA OWNER WE HAVE TALKED TO HAS THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT HAVE ANY PICS OR DOCUMENTATION ANY LONGER.
Corrective Action:
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 REPAIRS BECAUSE DEALERSHIP HAD DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY HAD MADE ADJUSTMENTS MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAD RECORDS OF SUCH EVEN GOING BACK TO THE DAY THE COACH WAS DELIVERED. TRANSPORT PERSON COMPLAINED THEY KEPT OPENING ON HIM. WINNEBAGO STATED TO ME THAT THEY HADN'T HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM BEFORE. (BS) AFTER DOOR WAS REPAIRED AND REPAINTED AND READJUSTED AGAIN, LOCKED AND CHECKED BY 4 PEOPLE BEFORE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP IT CAME OPEN AGAIN ON THE 30 MILE DRIVE HOME WHICH I JUST HAPPEN TO BE FOLLOWING AND WAS ABLE TO FILM. WE HAD IT AT THIS POINT AND REPLACED ALL LATCHES WITH AN AFTER MARKET METAL LATCH AT OUR OWN EXPENSE AT 12 X $16.50 AND LABOR COST. THE DOORS HAVE NOT POPPED OPEN AGAIN SINCE. WE FELL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ACCIDENTS, HITTING MAYBE PEDESTRIANS, BIKE RIDERS, OTHER VEHICLES. STUFF FALLING OUT ON THE ROAD, ECT AND FEEL THESE ORIGINAL LATCHES NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. EVERY FORZA OWNER WE HAVE TALKED TO HAS THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT HAVE ANY PICS OR DOCUMENTATION ANY LONGER.
Additional Notes:
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 REPAIRS BECAUSE DEALERSHIP HAD DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY HAD MADE ADJUSTMENTS MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAD RECORDS OF SUCH EVEN GOING BACK TO THE DAY THE COACH WAS DELIVERED. TRANSPORT PERSON COMPLAINED THEY KEPT OPENING ON HIM. WINNEBAGO STATED TO ME THAT THEY HADN'T HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM BEFORE. (BS) AFTER DOOR WAS REPAIRED AND REPAINTED AND READJUSTED AGAIN, LOCKED AND CHECKED BY 4 PEOPLE BEFORE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP IT CAME OPEN AGAIN ON THE 30 MILE DRIVE HOME WHICH I JUST HAPPEN TO BE FOLLOWING AND WAS ABLE TO FILM. WE HAD IT AT THIS POINT AND REPLACED ALL LATCHES WITH AN AFTER MARKET METAL LATCH AT OUR OWN EXPENSE AT 12 X $16.50 AND LABOR COST. THE DOORS HAVE NOT POPPED OPEN AGAIN SINCE. WE FELL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ACCIDENTS, HITTING MAYBE PEDESTRIANS, BIKE RIDERS, OTHER VEHICLES. STUFF FALLING OUT ON THE ROAD, ECT AND FEEL THESE ORIGINAL LATCHES NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. EVERY FORZA OWNER WE HAVE TALKED TO HAS THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY I DO NOT HAVE ANY PICS OR DOCUMENTATION ANY LONGER.
Mfg Campaign: 11222096
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11220659
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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 WILL NOT HOLD THE DOOR PRESSURE, RETRACTS LATCH AND COMES OPEN, THE DOOR LATCH IS NOT ADEQUATE TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED. SAME PROBLEM ONE TIME ON A LEFT SIDE DOOR WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE FORZA FORUM AND IS A DANGER TO PROPERTY AND LIFE.
Corrective Action:
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 WILL NOT HOLD THE DOOR PRESSURE, RETRACTS LATCH AND COMES OPEN, THE DOOR LATCH IS NOT ADEQUATE TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED. SAME PROBLEM ONE TIME ON A LEFT SIDE DOOR WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE FORZA FORUM AND IS A DANGER TO PROPERTY AND LIFE.
Additional Notes:
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 WILL NOT HOLD THE DOOR PRESSURE, RETRACTS LATCH AND COMES OPEN, THE DOOR LATCH IS NOT ADEQUATE TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED. SAME PROBLEM ONE TIME ON A LEFT SIDE DOOR WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE FORZA FORUM AND IS A DANGER TO PROPERTY AND LIFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11218823
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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
Corrective Action:
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
Additional Notes:
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
Mfg Campaign: 11166809
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
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 ANNIVERSARY GLE, THE BELT CANNOT BE LATCHED. WITH ADDITIONAL STRESS ON DRIVER SIDE MOTOR DRIVE, IT IS DESTINED TO BREAK LOOSE DUE TO BOUNCING MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE. IF THE ATTACHMENTS COME LOOSE, THE BED WILL STRIKE THE DRIVERS HEAD WHILE IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
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 ANNIVERSARY GLE, THE BELT CANNOT BE LATCHED. WITH ADDITIONAL STRESS ON DRIVER SIDE MOTOR DRIVE, IT IS DESTINED TO BREAK LOOSE DUE TO BOUNCING MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE. IF THE ATTACHMENTS COME LOOSE, THE BED WILL STRIKE THE DRIVERS HEAD WHILE IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
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 ANNIVERSARY GLE, THE BELT CANNOT BE LATCHED. WITH ADDITIONAL STRESS ON DRIVER SIDE MOTOR DRIVE, IT IS DESTINED TO BREAK LOOSE DUE TO BOUNCING MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE. IF THE ATTACHMENTS COME LOOSE, THE BED WILL STRIKE THE DRIVERS HEAD WHILE IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11166500
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
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, BUT THIS WAS THE ONLY TIME IT OPENED INTO ANOTHER LANE. MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHERE THEY ADJUSTED THE LATCHES. DOORS STILL COME OPEN. *TR
Corrective Action:
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, BUT THIS WAS THE ONLY TIME IT OPENED INTO ANOTHER LANE. MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHERE THEY ADJUSTED THE LATCHES. DOORS STILL COME OPEN. *TR
Additional Notes:
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, BUT THIS WAS THE ONLY TIME IT OPENED INTO ANOTHER LANE. MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHERE THEY ADJUSTED THE LATCHES. DOORS STILL COME OPEN. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11139743
Recall Date: Oct 11, 2018
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