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- STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
On certain 2020 Columbus fifth-wheel trailers, the rear ladder blocks the emergency egress window on the rear wall, so the window cannot be used as an exit.
In an emergency, occupants may be unable to get out of the trailer through that window, which raises the risk of injury. If your trailer is affected, stop relying on that window as a way out and make sure everyone in the trailer knows other exit routes.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install an egress window at no cost to you. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 and reference recall number 410-1071. 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 | 2020 |
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