NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Winnebago Forza Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Winnebago Forza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Winnebago Forza. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Winnebago Forza owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Winnebago Forza, describing incidents dated September 1, 2024 to April 23, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11733321 · Filed
Dashboard display is de laminating. Freighter says it is not covered because warranty has expired. It is only 5 years old. Others have had the same problem.
ODI #11653350 · Filed
Delamination of instrument cluster, difficult to read air pressure, engine & transmission temp, engine tach. This is an ongoing problem, seems to be increasing area of distortion. First noticed 9/2024 approximate date.
Hood Mounting Brackets May Detach
NHTSA #24V826000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 2024 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 11,982 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 192, 197, 198 · Owners notified January 31, 2025
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 adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Safety consequence
A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
Inadequate Turn Signal Luminosity/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #24V733000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2024 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 17,329 vehicles
Repair completion: 7.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 189 · Owners notified April 17, 2026
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 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."
Safety consequence
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
Other Winnebago Forza model years
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