Recalls for your 2021 Forest River Columbus

Recalls for 2021 Forest River Columbus

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8 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS


Posted on: 2021-05-21
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.

Consequence
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1350.

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.  

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS


Posted on: 2021-05-21
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.

Consequence
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1350.

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.  

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SERVICE PANEL:BREAKERS/RELAYS


Posted on: 2021-05-21
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.

Consequence
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1350.

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.  

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SERVICE PANEL:BREAKERS/RELAYS


Posted on: 2021-05-21
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.

Consequence
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1350.

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.  

DEFECT #5 - SEATS


Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The legs on the allure swivel dining chair may detach from the chair body.

Consequence
There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1342.

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.  

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER


Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The legs on the allure swivel dining chair may detach from the chair body.

Consequence
There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1342.

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.  

DEFECT #7 - SEATS


Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The legs on the allure swivel dining chair may detach from the chair body.

Consequence
There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1342.

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.  

DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER


Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 columbus fifth wheel trailers.  The legs on the allure swivel dining chair may detach from the chair body.

Consequence
There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1487.  Forest river's number for this recall is 410-1342.

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.