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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V289000·Announced 2023-04-24

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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Fifth Wheel
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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