Does the 2020 Forest River Columbus have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 2 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2020 Forest River Columbus. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2020 Forest River Columbus?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2020 Forest River Columbus recalls

3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2020 Forest River Columbus with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 02
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 03

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2020285June 25, 2020
106 units affected
Issue: On certain travel trailers or motorhomes equipped with frameless windows, the glass may not be properly attached to the metal hinges. As a result, the glass could separate from the hinge and fall from the trailer. Safety Risk: A window that detaches from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest river will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your travel trailer or motorhome to a dealer to inspect the adhesive bonding on the window glass. Dealers will replace the glass, if necessary.
Structure#2019393August 9, 2019
1 units affected
Issue: On certain trailers, the emergency exit window at the rear of the trailer is blocked by the roof ladder. This could make it difficult or impossible to use the exit window in an emergency. Safety Risk: An emergency exit that is blocked could increase the risk of injury in an emergency. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer for modifications. The current exit window will be removed and a new one installed on the side opposite to the roof ladder.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT#19V583000August 9, 2019
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers. The rear ladder blocks the egress window on the rear wall, preventing the use of the window.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1071.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2020 Forest River Columbus VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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