FOREST RIVER 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS vehicles due to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:120/240 vac electrical system:service panel:breakers/relays issues. Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1350.
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