Vehicle recall 19V583000 · August 9, 2019
2020 Forest River Columbus
The rear ladder blocks the egress window on the rear wall, preventing the use of the window.
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 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers. The rear ladder blocks the egress window on the rear wall, preventing the use of the window.
- Consequence
- In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1071.
- 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
- 19V583000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 9, 2019
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 410-1071
- Owner notification
- September 9, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Emergency › Escape/egress/exit
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 (2020): 2020
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