2018 Forest River Columbus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Forest River Columbus, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Forest River Columbus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tires
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…
Remedy: 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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Forest River Columbus have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Columbus. The contact stated that the pin box behind the tow area had sidewall separation from the frame of the trailer. The trailer was not diagnosed or repaired”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2025 · Structure
“After a trip I found a crack in the fiberglass under the slide out, the dealer sent me to a Bodyshop. They have determined that the welds for the frame have broken. I have contacted forest river they”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 12, 2025 · Suspension
Compare Forest River Columbus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Columbus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Forest River Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Forest River Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Forest River Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Forest River Columbus | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Forest River Columbus | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Forest River Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Forest River Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Forest River Columbus | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Forest River Columbus | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Forest River Columbus | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Forest River Columbus
How do I know if my 2018 Forest River Columbus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Forest River Columbus; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V282000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Forest River models
- Cherokee160 complaints
- Georgetown134 complaints
- Rockwood119 complaints
- Wildwood112 complaints
- Salem98 complaints
- Flagstaff68 complaints
- Cardinal61 complaints
- R-Pod54 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.