The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V583000·Announced 2019-08-09

Forest River Recalls 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers Due to Blocked Egress Window

Forest River is recalling 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers because the rear ladder blocks the egress window, preventing emergency exit.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that prevents emergency egress, creating a risk of injury in an emergency, but no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers. The defect involves the rear ladder blocking the egress window on the rear wall, which prevents the use of the window.

In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an egress window free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
39

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • COLUMBUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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