Model year record

2022 Forest River Columbus recalls & problems

The 2022 Forest River Columbus has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

TiresApr 24, 2023

Tires

Recall 23V289000137 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Columbus CMF299RL fifth wheel vehicles. The riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers, causing inadequate clearance for the tires.
Risk: Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1631.

Components: Tires; Structure

EquipmentApr 13, 2022

Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings

Recall 22V24300099,190 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Structure	1	0	0	0	—
Tires	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Structure
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Columbus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V289000 (Structure, Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Dec 12, 2023

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.