The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V855000·Announced 2018-11-30

Winnebago Forza Motorhomes Recalled for Liquid Propane Line Defect

Winnebago is recalling 2018-2019 Forza motorhomes because liquid propane lines may lack edge protection, creating a potential fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhomes. The recall involves 152 vehicles where the liquid propane (LP) lines may have been installed without edge protection where they pass through the closeout panel. This defect could result in the lines being damaged and leaking fuel.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install edge protection at the closeout panel free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO FORZA
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
152

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FORZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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