Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 23V-638 · Forest River and Palomino vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 23V-638 covers 39 Forest River and Palomino vehicles for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q4) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V638000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Palomino hardside, softside, and real-lite truck campers. An unnecessary charge line may have been connected to the lithium battery.
The risk
The charge line may overcharge the lithium battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will disconnect the charge line and install bell caps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 25, 2023. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1677.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.