2022 Forest River Columbus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Columbus years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 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 are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 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% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Forest River Columbus recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires; structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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.
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…
Other Forest River Columbus years
← 2021 Columbus · 2024 Columbus →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Columbus | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Columbus | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Columbus | 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 2022 Forest River Columbus?
Owners most often report structure, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Forest River Columbus?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.