2022 Forest River Columbus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 6 Columbus model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
StructureApr 24, 2023
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.
Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V289000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, lpg systems, lines and fittingsApr 13, 2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Campaign 22V243000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1 report, newest first.
Structure, Tires, Dec 12, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Columbus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V289000 (Structure, Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.