| Issue ID | 1631954 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11296829 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | COLUMBUS |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/07/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 3500 towing a 2014 forest river columbus fifth wheel 325 rl rv. The contact stated that the frame over the bed of the fifth wheel was weak and flexing, and the fiberglass fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the repairs were not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KUTTAWA, KY |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FCMJ21E6XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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