| Issue ID | 1033949 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10560304 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | COLUMBUS |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 16/01/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The lippert 6k axle on the listed 5th wheel trailer, wheel seals failed allowing grease to contaminate the brake shoes, diminishing or eliminating braking ability of the trailer. This is an on going and re-occurring problem with these axles, not just on the columbus/forest river line. Photographs are available upon request. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FCMH22D6XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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