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Forest River Columbus Recall 21V371: Dining chair legs can detach while occupied

NHTSA campaign 21V371, reported May 20, 2021, 309 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers have a dining chair, the Allure Swivel Dining chair, whose legs may detach from the chair body.

If a leg detaches while someone is sitting in the chair, the occupant could fall and be injured.

An authorized dealer will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs at no cost to you. Owners were mailed notification letters on June 9, 2021. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487, referencing recall number 410-1342, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V371Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; SEATS
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The legs on the Allure Swivel Dining chair may detach from the chair body.
Risk
There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.
Remedy
Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, 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 410-1342.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Columbus2021