Forest River Columbus problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Forest River Columbus (2014–2024).

Complaints
7
Recalls
8
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Forest River Columbus model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River Columbus model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Columbus10000Suspension
2022 Columbus10002Body & Structure
2021 Columbus10004—
2020 Columbus00001—
2019 Columbus00001—
2018 Columbus20001Body & Structure
2017 Columbus10001Body & Structure
2014 Columbus10000Body & Structure

Most common Forest River Columbus problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    5 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2020
Complaints about the Forest River Columbus received by NHTSA each month.

Forest River Columbus recalls

  • Recall 24V272000Apr 17, 20244,480 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V289000Apr 24, 2023137 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V243000Apr 13, 202299,190 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V374000May 21, 202193 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V371000May 20, 2021309 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.

  • Recall 19V583000Aug 9, 201939 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V078000Feb 11, 201954 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V282000Apr 26, 201771 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology