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Model year

2021 Forest River Columbus

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 17, 2022 to Jun 17, 2022.

Recalls (4)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (9)
Recall campaigns covering this model year4104k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 trailer
Severity index0.02021 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Forest River Columbus peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Forest River Columbus

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Recall campaigns for the 2021 Forest River Columbus
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-272Apr 17, 2024LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheatEquipment4,480Not stated
22V-243Apr 13, 2022Quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leakEquipment99,190Part replacement
21V-374May 21, 2021Breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switchElectrical system93Not stated
21V-371May 20, 2021Legs on the Allure Swivel Dining chair may detach from the chair bodyEquipment309Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Forest River Columbus

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jun 17, 2022Failure Apr 14, 2022Somersworth, NHUnknown or other

    *I lost brakes and came close to colliding with another vehicle in Virginia, and Camping World tech found wiring inside axel that goes to brakes was shorting on the axle was acting as a ground. I need this repair made correct and permanent. *The furnace is inoperable, Camping World's diagnosis- ignition board failure. (Suburban Sf-35VHQ 211332028D) I could not get warm in cold climate. *Sliding glass shower door came open in transit and right-side glass pane chipped and handles broke off, one of the three glass panes, after I attached it properly for transportation. Camping World confirmed this malfunction. (Cut hazard)

    NHTSA complaint 11469729
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

9 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 4101598 Feb 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The backsplash may warp from the heat of the range.
  • 4101371-S Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Possible poor seal insulation at the return air portion and/or air duct or trunk line of the air conditioner.
  • 4101430 Oct 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Water Heater Configuration.
  • 511377 Aug 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
  • 410-04012016-016 Apr 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Certain Columbus CMF383FB and CMF383FBC have been manufactured so that the shower drains into the solid (commonly known as the black water) waste tank. The shower should drain into the liquid (commonly known as the grey water) waste tank.
  • 410-04012016-016 Apr 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Certain Columbus CMF383FB and CMF383FBC have been manufactured so that the shower drains into the solid (commonly known as the black water) waste tank. The shower should drain into the liquid (commonly known as the grey water) waste tank.
  • 410-04012016-016 Apr 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Certain Columbus CMF383FB and CMF383FBC have been manufactured so that the shower drains into the solid (commonly known as the black water) waste tank. The shower should drain into the liquid (commonly known as the grey water) waste tank. Forest River will …
  • 831334 May 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, without the "stress r…
  • 4101316 Mar 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The black tank flush may have been plumbed backwards.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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