FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS (2021) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers with faulty breakaway switches that may not activate during emergencies, requiring dealer rewire to prevent crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure of the breakaway switch and trailer brakes can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers because the breakaway switch and trailer brakes might not activate when needed, increasing crash risk. Owners should have dealers rewire the switch to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80403-forest-river-2021-columbus-fifth-wheel-trailers-breakaway-switch-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80403-forest-river-2021-columbus-fifth-wheel-trailers-breakaway-switch-failure · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V374000
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“Forest River 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel Trailers: Breakaway Switch Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80403-forest-river-2021-columbus-fifth-wheel-trailers-breakaway-switch-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #21V374000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V374000).
Why it’s dangerous
The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate properly due to incorrect wiring. This means the trailer could keep moving if it becomes detached from the towing vehicle, increasing crash risk during emergencies.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Forest River Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers are affected. Trailer users who rely on the breakaway switch for safety are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Forest River Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 9, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River Customer Service
Call 1-574-821-1487 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Dealer Rewire Breakaway Switch
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch for free to ensure it activates properly when needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1350.
Questions people ask
Why is my trailer being recalled?
The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to incorrect wiring, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2021 Forest River Columbus Fifth Wheel trailer. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 9, 2021.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 to schedule a free rewire of the breakaway switch by a dealer.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V374000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 21V374000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1350. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V374000 (May 21, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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