Other: labelsRecall 18V-468 · 2019 Forest River Palomino
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-468 covers 38 2019 Forest River Palomino for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V468000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Palomino hardside truck campers. The Federal Placard incorrectly states the dry weight as 1,591lbs, when the correct dry weight is 2,405lbs. This error may result in the vehicle being overloaded.
The risk
An overloaded vehicle may have reduced handling performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2018. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-0783.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 21, 2018 to July 3, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.