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2019 Forest River Columbus problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2019 Forest River Columbus — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Columbus years?

Columbus NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted3 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints2024: 3 complaints
Columbus NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2019 Forest River Columbus have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V078000Trailer HitchFebruary 11, 2019 · 54 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Columbus recreational trailers, equipped with MORryde Rubber Pin Boxes. The pin box mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.

Consequence

A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notify owners, and Forest River or MORryde dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 or MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-0954.

2019 Forest River Columbus — common questions

Is the 2019 Forest River Columbus reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Forest River Columbus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Forest River Columbus. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.