2014 PALOMINO COLUMBUS
2 recalls — 23 complaints
16V828000 Nov 15, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to De... Read more
Consequence
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.
13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen mod... Read more
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to d... Read more
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 |
| WHEELS | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Jan 13, 2020
Incident date: Nov 8, 2018
I OWN A 2014 PALAMINO COLUMBUS 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. THERE IS A SMALL CRACK IN THE FRONT CORNER OF THE BEDROOM SLIDE OUT. THE COLUMBUS FACEBOOK PAGE IS FULL OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. FOREST RIVER HAS FIXED SOME UNITS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY ADMIT THAT THERE IS A STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WIT... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Jan 5, 2018
Incident date: Dec 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TOWING A 2014 PALOMINO COLUMBUS ON A 2012 RAM 2500. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER DETACHED FROM THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEA... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 5, 2018
Incident date: Dec 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TOWING A 2014 PALOMINO COLUMBUS ON A 2012 RAM 2500. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER DETACHED FROM THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 18, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2014
ON JULY 10, 2014 MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A COLUMBUS 340 RK FIFTH WHEEL MADE BY FOREST RIVER. UPON DELIVERY AUGUST 14TH 2014 WE NOTICED IMMEDIATE DEFECTS AND CALLED RV WHOLESALERS TO NOTIFY OF THE ISSUES. SINCE WE HAD A TRIPPED PLANNED WITH THE 5TH WHEEL TO DRIVE THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS MY WIFE AND ... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 1, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
THE STUDS SNAP OFF AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE NO LONGER SECURED TO THE HUB. THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER CAUSING IT TO BE A PROJECTILE ON THE HIGHWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 2, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
BRAKES WERE SUSPECT, WEAK, INCONSISTENT ACTION. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPACK AND INSPECT BRAKES. DISCOVERED ALL 4 SEALS FAILED AND ALL FOUR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE COVERED IN GREASE. DEALER CONTACTED MANUFACTURE OF BRAKE ASSEMBLY, LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC., AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES UNDER WARRANTY. *JS
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 8, 2014
Incident date: Jul 12, 2014
NOTE - AXEL INFO IS: FRONT AXEL SERIAL# 045-002512768, REAR AXEL SERIAL# 045-002512757, NV# 284479, DOM IS 1-16-14. PURCHASED TRAILER NEW WITH FIRST USE IN APRIL 2014. OVER NEXT FEW MONTHS TRAILER WOULD NOT STOP AS EASILY AND QUICKLY AS IT DID WHEN WE FIRST STARTED USING IT. THE CONTINUED REDUCTION ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 25, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
TOOK TRAILER TO SHOP BECAUSE BRAKES WERE SLUGGISH AND NOT WORKING WELL. DEALER DISCOVERED ALL SEALS BLOWN AND BRAKES COVERED IN OIL. LINE FOR BRAKES ON FRONT AXLE PINCHED, THEREFORE NO BRAKING ACTION ON FRONT AXLE. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR BRAKE UNITS REPLACED AND BRAKE LINE TO FRONT AXLE REPAIRED. ME... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 25, 2014
Incident date: Oct 22, 2014
TOOK TRAILER TO SHOP BECAUSE BRAKES WERE SLUGGISH AND NOT WORKING WELL. DEALER DISCOVERED ALL SEALS BLOWN AND BRAKES COVERED IN OIL. LINE FOR BRAKES ON FRONT AXLE PINCHED, THEREFORE NO BRAKING ACTION ON FRONT AXLE. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR BRAKE UNITS REPLACED AND BRAKE LINE TO FRONT AXLE REPAIRED. ME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 25, 2014
Incident date: Oct 9, 2014
UNIT RETURNED TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FROM THE BRAKE MANUFACTURER (LIPPERT COMPONENTS). DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND GREASE IN THREE OF THE FOUR BRAKE UNITS. DEALER NOTIFIED FORREST RIVER AND LIPPERT, BOTH SEEM TO BE POINTING TO THE OTHER ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 15, 2014
Incident date: Aug 16, 2013
BRAKES FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BRAKING SINCE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WAS NEW. I COMPLAINED TO COLLIER RV OF ROCKFORD OF POOR BRAKING ABILITY AND ASKED THEM TO INSPECT BRAKES WHICH THEY SAID THEY DID. THIS AUGUST 2014 WHILE AT THE FOREST RIVER OWNERS RALLY IN GOESHEN, INDIANA I TOOK ADVANTAGE OF LIPPERT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Jun 6, 2014
WHEN I PURCHASED MY FIFTH WHEEL, THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AXLE HAD NO BEARING SEAL CAP. GREASE HAD BEEN FLOWN TO BRAKE SHOES AND DRUM. LIPPERT DOES NOT WANT TO COVER THE DAMAGES OR REPAIRS. I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE SHOES AND BEARINGS. *TR
WHEELS
Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Jun 6, 2014
WHEN I PURCHASED MY FIFTH WHEEL, THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AXLE HAD NO BEARING SEAL CAP. GREASE HAD BEEN FLOWN TO BRAKE SHOES AND DRUM. LIPPERT DOES NOT WANT TO COVER THE DAMAGES OR REPAIRS. I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE SHOES AND BEARINGS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 22, 2014
I HAVE FILED BEFORE FOR FAILED GREASE SEALS ON SAME UNIT...TWO TIMES BEFORE...ENTIRE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED LAST TIME. I TOOK TRAILER TO LOCAL SHOP FOR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT BEFORE A LONG TRIP AND THEY FOUND A LEAKING GREASE SEAL ON RIGHT REAR. REPLACED SEAL..... *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 12, 2014
ON JULY 12TH 2014 ALL FOUR LIPPERT AXLE HUB SEALS FAILED AFTER ONLY 500 MILES OF TOWING! LEAKING GREASE INTO BRAKE DRUM CAUSING BRAKES TO CONTAMINATE AND FAIL. OVERHEATING OF THIS GREASE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE IN HUBS WITH CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. THIS EVENT JUST SO HAPPENED THE DAY OF MY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 4, 2014
Incident date: Jun 18, 2013
RECEIVED NEW TRAILER AND HAD NO BRAKES. RETURNED TO DEALER SHORTLY THEREAFTER FOR REPAIR. DEALER COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MULTIPLE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE SYSTEM, REPLACED MULTIPLE PARTS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 4, 2014
Incident date: Feb 3, 2014
OUR 5TH WHEEL CAMPER TRAILER, COLUMBUS 295RL, FAILED TO HELP TOW VEHICLE STOP. WHILE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, INSPECTION OF WHEELS INDICATED GREASE CONTAMINATION. DEALER AND LIPPERT, MFG. OF AXLE AND BRAKE SYSTEM FOUND GREASE CONTAMINATION IN THREE OUT OF FOUR HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACED ALL FOUR WITH... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 12, 2014
Incident date: Sep 30, 2013
UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT GREASE SEALS HAD FAILED ON ALL FOUR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. GREASE HAD LEAKED OUT AND COATED THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. BRAKING ACTION HAD BEEN DIMINISHED SUBSTANTIALLY. IN OCTOBER 2013, A LOCAL DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES AND SEALS UNDER FOREST RIVER WARRANTY. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 12, 2014
Incident date: Sep 30, 2013
UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT GREASE SEALS HAD FAILED ON ALL FOUR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. GREASE HAD LEAKED OUT AND COATED THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. BRAKING ACTION HAD BEEN DIMINISHED SUBSTANTIALLY. IN OCTOBER 2013, A LOCAL DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES AND SEALS UNDER FOREST RIVER WARRANTY. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 9, 2014
Incident date: Sep 6, 2013
I PURCHASED A 2014 FORREST RIVER/PALOMINO/COLUMBUS 320RS IN APRIL OF 2013. ON A CAMPING TRIP IN SEPTEMBER I RECEIVED A MESSAGE ON THE DASH OF MY TRUCK TO CHECK THE TRAILER BRAKES. WHEN I GOT TO THE CAMPSITE I FOUND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE HAD BEEN PULLED OUT, ACTIVATING THE BRAKES. PROBLEM WAS, I ... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 9, 2014
Incident date: Mar 25, 2013
BRAKE SEALS ARE OVER GREASED OR BROKEN. WE'VE HAD OUR UNIT GO BACK TO THE MANUFACTURERS FACTORY FOR WORK & HAD THEM CHECK THE BRAKES & SEALS. THE UNIT CAME BACK WITH DIFFERENT WHEELS AND BRAKES BUT THE ISSUE OF LITERALLY HAVING LITTLE TO NO BRAKES WHEN PULLING WAS MOST DEFINITELY STILL THERE. LIPPE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 9, 2014
Incident date: Mar 25, 2013
BRAKE SEALS ARE OVER GREASED OR BROKEN. WE'VE HAD OUR UNIT GO BACK TO THE MANUFACTURERS FACTORY FOR WORK & HAD THEM CHECK THE BRAKES & SEALS. THE UNIT CAME BACK WITH DIFFERENT WHEELS AND BRAKES BUT THE ISSUE OF LITERALLY HAVING LITTLE TO NO BRAKES WHEN PULLING WAS MOST DEFINITELY STILL THERE. LIPPE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 18, 2013
Incident date: May 25, 2013
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 ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
PALOMINO COLUMBUS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PALOMINO COLUMBUS across all model years (2013–2021).
8
Total Recalls
47
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths