Known Recalls

Model year record

2019 FOREST RIVER Columbus

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V078000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
54
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-11
Owners notified
2019-02-25

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Columbus recreational trailers, equipped with MORryde Rubber Pin Boxes. The pin box mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.

Safety risk

A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River has notify owners, and Forest River or MORryde dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 or MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-0954.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.