2019 Forest River Columbus recall: fifth wheel assembly
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 11, 2019. It covers about 54 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 54
- reported
- Feb 11, 2019
- owners notified
- Feb 25, 2019
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V078000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V078000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Forest River Columbus fifth wheel assembly?
Yes. Recall 19V078000, reported on February 11, 2019, covers about 54 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V078000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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