Vehicle recall 23V289000 · April 24, 2023
2022 Forest River Columbus
The riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers, causing inadequate clearance for the tires.
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 2022 Columbus CMF299RL fifth wheel vehicles. The riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers, causing inadequate clearance for the tires.
- Consequence
- Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V289000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 24, 2023
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 410-1631
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 137
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure; Tires
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 (2022): 2022
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