Vehicle recall 21V374000 · May 21, 2021
2021 Forest River Columbus
The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.
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 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.
- Consequence
- Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- 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.
- 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
- 21V374000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2021
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 410-1350
- Owner notification
- June 9, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 93
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › 120/240 vac electrical system › Service panel › Breakers/relays; Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons
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 (2021): 2021
Has your Forest River been repaired?
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