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2016 PALOMINO COLUMBUS

1 recalls — 1 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.
1,104 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 7, 2017
Incident date: Dec 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 PALOMINO COLUMBUS RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VOLTAGE WIRING MELTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE CABIN. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (RON HOOVER RV & MARINE OF WEST HOUSTON; 29029, KATY FWY, KATY, TX 77494; (281) 829-1560) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH... Read more
Fire

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

PALOMINO COLUMBUS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 1 0 View
2018 0 1 View
2017 1 0 View
2016 (current) 1 1
2015 1 1 View
2014 2 23 View
2013 2 18 View
2012 0 3 View

Other PALOMINO Models

Model Recalls Complaints
365RL COLUMBUS FIFTH WHEE 0 0 View
COLUMBUS COMPASS 0 0 View
FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER 0 0 View
MAVERICK TRUCK CAMPER 0 0 View
PALOMINI 0 0 View
PUMA 0 0 View
REAL-LITE CAMPER 0 0 View
SABRE 0 0 View