repaired · 2026 Q2
Equipment: electrical
Risk. A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Forest River ColumbusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Forest River Columbus, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-272 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Forest River Columbus has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 Forest River Columbus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Wiring: switches/knobs/buttons
Risk. Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Columbus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Columbus median. How we score
'13'14'15'17'18'19'20'21'22'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Columbus owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
*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-…
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