Power train: axle assemblyRecall 15V-487 · 2015 Palomino Palomini
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-487 covers 23 2015 Palomino Palomini for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V487000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc.(Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Palomino PaloMini vehicles manufactured November 14, 2014, to July 23, 2015. The cambers in the axle tubes may have been installed upside down. This can cause the tube to appear bent downward towards the ground, when the bend should be pointing upwards to the unit floor.
The risk
A mispositioned camber may come in contact with a tire, a spindle or other components leading to fracture or failure, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition any mispositioned cambers, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-07282015-0065.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 14, 2014 to July 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.