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February 11, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V078000
Pin Box Mounting Bolts Improperly Torqued
A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V078
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 54
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
SEOCONTENT-START
It has been determined that vehicles in this recall populaon may have pin box mounng hardware that was
insufficiently ghtened. This could lead to an increased risk of personal injury. In order to prevent injury or
damage to the vehicle, the mounng hardware must be properly torqued.
SAFETY ADVISORY
MORryde Rubber Pin Box
Models Included:
2019 Forest River Columbus
Serial Number Ranges:
2019 Forest River
Tools Required: 15/16” deep well socket
Torque wrench capable of 1357-lbs
15/16” wrench
Paint marker
Instrucons:
Step 1: Disconnect truck from trailer.
Step 2:
Set the torque wrench to 1357-lbs, use the 15/16”
deep well socket and torque all 10 bolts that mount
the pin box to the trailer frame. Keep the nuts from
moving by using a 15/16” wrench.
Step 3:
Use a paint marker and torque mark all bolts.
Allo ed Time: 0.5 hour
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| FOREST RIVER | COLUMBUS | 2019 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
RCLQRT-19V078-6736.PDF 211.131KB
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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19V078-3631.PDF 214.042KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V078-4827.PDF 213.721KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V078-5833.pdf 661.223KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19V078-3672.PDF 214.186KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
RCLQRT-19V078-0751.PDF 211.231KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
RCLQRT-19V078-9050.PDF 211.312KB
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