The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Columbus. The contact stated that the pin box behind the tow area had sidewall separation from the frame of the trailer. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 2018 Forest River Columbus problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Tires
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
Recall number 17V282000 · Recall details
What 2018 Forest River Columbus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After a trip I found a crack in the fiberglass under the slide out, the dealer sent me to a Bodyshop. They have determined that the welds for the frame have broken. I have contacted forest river they will not try to help with the repair. I believe this is a safety issue with their product.
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Questions about the 2018 Forest River Columbus
Is the 2018 Forest River Columbus reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Forest River Columbus, 2.0 times a typical Columbus model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Forest River Columbus?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Forest River Columbus have?
1 recall, covering tires.
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