Recall 19V078000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 2019-2019 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 54 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V078000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 54 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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