Emergency: escape/egress/exitRecall 19V-583 · 2020 Forest River Columbus
Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-583 covers 39 2020 Forest River Columbus for a emergency: escape/egress/exit problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V583000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers. The rear ladder blocks the egress window on the rear wall, preventing the use of the window.
The risk
In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1071.
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
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 30, 2019 to July 31, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.