Vehicle recall 19V078000 · February 11, 2019
2019 Forest River Columbus
The pin box mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Columbus recreational trailers, equipped with MORryde Rubber Pin Boxes. The pin box mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.
- Consequence
- A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notify owners, and Forest River or MORryde dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 or MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-0954.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 11, 2019
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 410-0954
- Owner notification
- February 25, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 54
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly; Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Columbus (2019): 2019
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