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- TRAILER HITCHES; TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- Risk
- A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 Columbus trailers have MORryde rubber pin boxes whose mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough during assembly. Loose bolts can allow the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
If the trailer separates while towing, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should check whether their trailer is covered by this recall before their next trip.
The fix is free. Forest River or MORryde dealers will replace the mounting bolts at no charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 or MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581, referencing recall number 410-0954. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Columbus | 2019 |
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