NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Forest River Columbus Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Forest River Columbus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Forest River Columbus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Forest River Columbus owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Forest River Columbus, describing incidents dated December 12, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11559722 · Filed
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…
Slide-Out Adjustment Arm May Puncture Tire
NHTSA #23V289000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported April 24, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 137 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 410-1631 · Owners notified May 18, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting
NHTSA #22V243000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 13, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 99,190 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1501 · Owners notified May 20, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Other Forest River Columbus model years
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