Wiring: switches/knobs/buttonsRecall 21V-374 · 2021 Forest River Columbus
Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-374 covers 93 2021 Forest River Columbus for a wiring: switches/knobs/buttons problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 55% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V374000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.
The risk
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1350.
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
55%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.