---
title: "23V-289 recall: Forest River Columbus"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "23V-289"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-289"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-289.md"
---

# 23V-289 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:** 23V-289
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** STRUCTURE
**Filed:** April 24, 2023
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V289

## 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.


## Owner letters

- Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023.

## Rigs named in this campaign

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

- 2022 Forest River Columbus: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/columbus/2022) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/columbus/2022.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-289