CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SERVICE PANEL:BREAKERS/RELAYS
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some 2021 Columbus fifth wheel trailers have a breakaway switch that was wired incorrectly. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when they are needed to stop the trailer.
This failure can increase the risk of a crash or injury, since a runaway trailer may not slow or stop as it should.
An authorized dealer will rewire the breakaway switch at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 and refer to recall number 410-1350. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Columbus | 2021 |
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