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2020 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs

19V583000 Aug 9, 2019
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
39 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS

7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
160000 STRUCTURE2
351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER1
357400 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
4101371-S Jun 6, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Possible poor seal insulation at the return air portion and/or air duct or trunk line of the air conditioner.
4101371-S Jun 6, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Possible poor seal insulation at the return air portion and/or air duct or trunk line of the air conditioner.
4101430 Oct 15, 2021
351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Water Heater Configuration.
4101430 Oct 15, 2021
357400 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
Water Heater Configuration.
511150 May 6, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
511150 May 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
4101120 Dec 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The central vacuum port is blocked by the step.

FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS across all model years (2017–2022).

10 Total Recalls
14 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2024 0 3 View
2022 2 2 View
2021 4 1 View
2020 (current) 1 0
2019 1 0 View
2018 1 3 View
2017 1 1 View
2015 0 1 View
2014 0 1 View
2013 0 2 View

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