---
title: "21V-374 recall: Forest River Columbus"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "21V-374"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-374"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-374.md"
---

# 21V-374 recall: Forest River Columbus

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 21V-374
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SERVICE PANEL:BREAKERS/RELAYS
**Filed:** May 21, 2021
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V374

## The 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.

## The safety risk

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

## The 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.


## Owner letters

- Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021.

## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2021 Forest River Columbus: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/columbus/2021) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/columbus/2021.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-374