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2013 Forest river COLUMBUS Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1014164
Internal NHTSA #	10546092
Manufacurer	Forest River, Inc.
Brand	FOREST RIVER
Model	COLUMBUS
Model Year	2013
File date	02/09/13
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have noticed since we first purchased our columbus 340rk fifth wheel that the brakes did not feel adequate. However, being a first time owner of such a big trailer i wasn't sure if it was normal or not. On or about 2 september 2013 we almost lost control of the vehicle while descending a steep grade. Upon inspecting the brakes i discovered that three of the four wheel hub assemblies had defective inner wheel grease seal that allowed grease to completely coat the brakes. I called lippert (lci) to report my situation and the fact that there were several other columbus owner's that i was aware of that came across the same issue with one or more brakes having been coated with grease. I was told by [xxx] in the lci warranty department that this didn't constitute a recall and tried to make light of the situation. I am sure that there are many more columbus owners out there with less experience than me that might not know how to inspect their brakes or know that they should inspect there brakes. Hopefully the nhtsa can force some sort of required safety inspection or recall to insure the safety of all rv owners that have these same type of brakes as they are common throughout the industry. Lippert has agreed to replace all four of my brake assemblies under warranty; however, i feel they could do more to protect the unknowing owners of these rv's. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LEBANON, MO
VIN pattern	4X4FCMK20D6XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Forest river COLUMBUS Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Forest river COLUMBUS Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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