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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V078000

2019 Forest River Columbus — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Published February 13, 2019 · Recall initiated: February 11, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V078000, published February 13, 2019 and initiated February 11, 2019. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2019 Forest River Columbus — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
COLUMBUS
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2019 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Forest River Columbus — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V078000 on February 13, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: COLUMBUS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)