2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
The 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES, STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS, potentially affecting up to 99,464 vehicles.
Recall 23V289000 — TIRES
| 137 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V289000 — STRUCTURE
| 137 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
Forest River, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4101518 — STRUCTURE
In the event that there is not enough space between the front wall and the closet/lavy wall to install a Washer/Dryer, the front wall will need to me moved forward enough to have at least 27â between the front wall and the closet/lavy wall.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 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 — 1 complaint
- 2022 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS (current)
- 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