2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
The 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS, potentially affecting up to 71 vehicles.
Recall 17V282000 — TIRES
| 71 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles...
Consequence: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Columbus. The contact stated that the pin box behind the tow area had sidewall separation from the frame of the trailer. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
After a trip I found a crack in the fiberglass under the slide out, the dealer sent me to a Bodyshop. They have determined that the welds for the frame have broken. I have contacted forest river they will not try to help with the repair. I believe this is a safety issue with their product.
After a trip I found a crack in the fiberglass under the slide out, the dealer sent me to a Bodyshop. They have determined that the welds for the frame have broken. I have contacted forest river they will not try to help with the repair. I believe this is a safety issue with their product.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
- 2013 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 2 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 1 complaint
- 2015 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 1 complaint
- 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS (current)
- 2019 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 1 complaint
- 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 2 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 0 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints