2020 Forest River Columbus recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers. The rear ladder blocks the egress window on the rear wall, preventing the use of the window.
💥 The risk
In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1071.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V583000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 410-1071
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 39
- Component
- STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 9, 2019
- Built
- Apr 30, 2019 – Jul 31, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.safercar.gov.