2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
The 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SERVICE PANEL:BREAKERS/RELAYS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS, potentially affecting up to 104,660 vehicles.
Recall 24V272000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 4,480 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest River Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and 2021-2023 Dynamax Force trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail,...
Consequence: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-574-247-9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat...
View full details →Recall 22V243000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 99,190 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V374000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SERVICE PANEL:BREAKERS/RELAYS
| 93 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V374000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SERVICE PANEL:BREAKERS/RELAYS
| 93 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V374000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
| 93 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V374000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
| 93 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V371000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 309 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The legs on the Allure Swivel Dining chair may detach from the chair body.
Consequence: There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.
Remedy: Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, 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 410-1342.
View full details →Recall 21V371000 — SEATS
| 309 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The legs on the Allure Swivel Dining chair may detach from the chair body.
Consequence: There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.
Remedy: Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, 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 410-1342.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
*I lost brakes and came close to colliding with another vehicle in Virginia, and Camping World tech found wiring inside axel that goes to brakes was shorting on the axle was acting as a ground. I need this repair made correct and permanent. *The furnace is inoperable, Camping World's diagnosis- ignition board failure. (Suburban Sf-35VHQ 211332028D) I could not get warm in cold climate. *Sliding glass shower door came open in transit and right-side glass pane chipped and handles broke off, one of the three glass panes, after I attached it properly for transportation. Camping World confirmed this malfunction. (Cut hazard)
Safety Rating for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
Forest River, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4101598 — EQUIPMENT
The backsplash may warp from the heat of the range.
4101371-S — STRUCTURE
Possible poor seal insulation at the return air portion and/or air duct or trunk line of the air conditioner.
4101371-S — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Possible poor seal insulation at the return air portion and/or air duct or trunk line of the air conditioner.
4101430 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
Water Heater Configuration.
4101316 — EQUIPMENT
The black tank flush may have been plumbed backwards.
410-04012016-016 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK
Certain Columbus CMF383FB and CMF383FBC have been manufactured so that the shower drains into the solid (commonly known as the black water) waste tank. The shower should drain into the liquid (commonly known as the grey water) waste tank. Forest River will re-route and splice the drain line so that...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
- 2017 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 1 complaint
- 2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 3 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS (current)
- 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 2 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 0 complaints
- 2024 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — 3 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