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23V-289 recall: Forest River Columbus

The riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers, causing inadequate clearance for the tires.

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This campaign

Campaign number
23V-289
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
April 24, 2023

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The 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.

The safety risk

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

The 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.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on April 24, 2023.

Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 23V-289 at NHTSA

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