Forest River recall: Structure
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Columbus 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V583000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 9, 2019
- Owners notified
- Sep 9, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 39
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 30, 2019 to Jul 31, 2019
- Part
- Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
- Maker's own recall number
- 410-1071
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dynamax / Forest River recall: Equipment Apr 17, 2024
- Forest River recall: Tires Apr 24, 2023
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Apr 13, 2022
- Forest River recall: Equipment May 21, 2021
- Forest River recall: Equipment May 20, 2021
- Forest River recall: Trailer hitches Feb 11, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.