| Issue ID | 1011976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10544291 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | COLUMBUS |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 25/05/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river columbus fifth wheel. The contact stated that while driving approximately 28 mph, the brake pedal was engaged with a delayed response. The contact swerved and then crashed into another vehicle. The front seat passenger of the second vehicle sustained unknown injuries. A police report was not filed. The front driver's side fender and rear bumper of the contact's vehicle became slightly detached. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the four brake assemblies would need to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VACAVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FCMF23E6XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 28 |
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