FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS 2019: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V078000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | COLUMBUS | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-02-25 | 2019-02-11 | 2019-02-13 |
Production Dates: 2019-01-21 - 2019-01-22
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 410-0954
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 54
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
