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- STRUCTURE; TIRES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Columbus CMF299RL fifth wheel vehicles. The riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers, causing inadequate clearance for the tires.
- Risk
- Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1631.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers on certain fifth wheel trailers, leaving too little clearance for the tires. As a result, the slide-out adjustment arm can contact and damage or puncture a tire.
A punctured or damaged tire can lead to a sudden loss of control and increases the risk of a crash. If you own a 2022 Columbus fifth wheel of this model, check whether your unit is covered by this recall, and do not wait to have it inspected.
Authorized dealers will install a riser kit at no cost to you. Owners were notified by mail beginning May 18, 2023. You can also contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-821-1487, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Columbus | 2022 |
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