FOREST RIVER PALOMINO 2019: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V468000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | PALOMINO | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-07-23 | 2018-07-13 | 2018-07-18 |
Production Dates: 2018-03-21 - 2018-07-03
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 400-0783
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An overloaded vehicle may have reduced handling performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
