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2013 Palomino ColumbusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2013 Palomino Columbus, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-828 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 33%Owner complaints161 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 20, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Palomino Columbus has problems

16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes130
Suspension31
Service brakes, electric10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2013 Palomino Columbus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

33%repaired · 2021 Q4

Equipment

Recall 16V-828 · Nov 15, 2016 · 1,104 vehicles · 359 repaired

Risk. If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

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57%repaired · 2015 Q1

Equipment

Recall 13V-203 · May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles · 5,440 repaired

Risk. 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…

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Palomino.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Columbus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Columbus median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Palomino Columbus, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Brake Surface Grease ContaminationPE14008 · closed Oct 7, 2014
    No recall
In owners' words

What Columbus owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE TRAVEL TRAILER IS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO FAULTY SEALS LEAKING AND GETTING GREASE ON THE BRAKE HARDWARE. I AM AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THESE SEALS DUE TO OTHER TRAILERS IDENTIFIED WITH THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE OF THE AXEL ASSEMBLY LCI (LIPPERT) AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY…
Complaint 10706113 · Apr 16, 2015 · 5,000 miles
BRAKES WERE NOT STOPPING 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER. PULLED OFF BRAKE HUB AND FOUND GREASE ON BRAKE SHOES FROM FAULTY GREASE SEALS. I AM IN CONTACT WITH LIPPERT COMPONENTS AT THIS TIME, IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE THEY WANT TO HELP. *TR
Complaint 10705823 · Apr 15, 2015 · 3,000 miles
BOTH TRAILER AXLES, 6000#, WERE INSPECTED AND FOUND TO HAVE GREASE CONTAMINATION ON BRAKE SHOES AND HARDWARE. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION. THE GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS PASSED THE SEAL, CAUSING THE CONTAMINATION. *JS
Complaint 10661860 · Dec 3, 2014 · 5,000 miles

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