2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
4 recalls — 1 complaints — 11 TSBs
24V272000 Apr 17, 2024
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest ... Read more
Consequence
A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-574-247-9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat customer service at 1-574-296-7700; ... Read more
22V243000 Apr 13, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealt... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
21V374000 May 21, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Defect 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.
Remedy
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.
21V371000 May 20, 2021
SEATS
Defect 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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 17, 2022
Incident date: Apr 14, 2022
*I lost brakes and came close to colliding with another vehicle in Virginia, and Camping World tech found wiring inside axel that goes to brakes was shorting on the axle was acting as a ground. I need this repair made correct and permanent. *The furnace is inoperable, Camping World's diagnosis... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
11 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 351312 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE:STORAGE TANK | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 351150 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
| 357400 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
4101598
Feb 9, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The backsplash may warp from the heat of the range.
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.
511377
Aug 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
4101316
Mar 29, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The black tank flush may have been plumbed backwards.
410-04012016-016
Apr 10, 2016
351312 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE:STORAGE TANK
Certain Columbus CMF383FB and CMF383FBC have been manufactured so that the shower drains into the solid (commonly known as the black water) waste tank. The shower should drain into the liquid (commonly known as the grey water) waste tank. F
410-04012016-016
Apr 10, 2016
351312 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE:STORAGE TANK
Certain Columbus CMF383FB and CMF383FBC have been manufactured so that the shower drains into the solid (commonly known as the black water) waste tank. The shower should drain into the liquid (commonly known as the grey water) waste tank.
410-04012016-016
Apr 10, 2016
351312 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE:STORAGE TANK
Certain Columbus CMF383FB and CMF383FBC have been manufactured so that the shower drains into the solid (commonly known as the black water) waste tank. The shower should drain into the liquid (commonly known as the grey water) waste tank.
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