2017 Forest River Columbus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Columbus years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Columbus. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Columbus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Forest River Columbus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Forest River Columbus recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
It's a fifth wheel travel trailer. Took it to a authorized dealer for warranty work on one air conditioner, the service advisor informed me the next day about my air conditioner problem but stated that the trailer was structurally unsafe to to due to a frame problem causing the hitch pin to have…
Other Forest River Columbus years
← 2015 Columbus · 2018 Columbus →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Columbus | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Columbus | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Columbus | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Columbus | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Columbus?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Forest River Columbus?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Forest River Columbus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Columbus model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.