2022 Forest River Columbus fifth wheel: missing riser tube risks tire damage and crashes
Forest River is recalling approximately 137 2022 Columbus fifth wheel vehicles because the riser tube between the axle hangers was not installed. This creates inadequate tire clearance, risking tire puncture and vehicle crashes.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect—missing riser tube causing inadequate tire clearance. While no injuries or deaths have been reported, the defect creates a significant risk of tire damage and crashes. Structural vehicle defects are classified as Severe per the NHTSA severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Columbus CMF299RL fifth wheel vehicles due to a structural defect. The riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers in the affected units.
Without proper clearance, the slide-out adjustment arm may contact and puncture the tires, potentially causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.
Approximately 137 units are affected. Forest River mailed owner notification letters on May 18, 2023. Owners should contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-821-1487 (recall number 410-1631) to arrange the free installation of a riser kit. For more information, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 137
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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