2019 Forest River Columbus Recall: Pin box mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly…
NHTSA campaign 19V078000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Feb 11, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Columbus | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V078000 (manufacturer number 410-0954). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.