FOREST RIVER 2019 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS vehicles due to trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly issues. A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026