Trailer hitchesRecall 19V-078 · 2019 Forest River Columbus
Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-078 covers 54 2019 Forest River Columbus for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Columbus recreational trailers, equipped with MORryde Rubber Pin Boxes. The pin box mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.
The risk
A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River has notify owners, and Forest River or MORryde dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 or MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-0954.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 21, 2019 to January 22, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.