2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
The 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FOREST RIVER PALOMINI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO LEAF SPRING FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEAF SPRING ON THE SINGLE AXLE TRAILER BROKE IN TWO PIECES, CAUSING THE COACH OF THE TRAILER TO FALL INTO THE WHEEL/AXLE.
I WAS PULLING MY TRAVEL TRAILER, A 2016 FOREST RIVER VIBE 315BHK, FROM GARNER STATE PARK IN CONCAN, TX TO CONROE, TX. HEADING EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY 90, I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TRAILER TIRE WHICH IS LABELED AS A CASTLE ROCK ST225/75R15 LOAD RATING D TIRE. I PUT ON THE SPARE WHICH IS THE EXACT SAME CASTLE ROCK TIRE AS THE TIRE THAT HAD JUST BLOWN OUT. IT HAD NEVER BEEN USED BEFORE AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN COVERED. THIS SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT ON I-10 IN TX JUST PAST LULING, TX AT MILE MARKER 649. AT THIS POINT, I HAD NO SPARE SO HAD TO CALL A ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE COMPANY AND PURCHASED 2 NEW TIRES, THUNDERER ST225/75R15 LOAD RATING E, TO REPLACE THE ACTIVE AND SPARE TIRES. THE FAILED TIRES HAVE NEVER EXCEEDED THE SPEED OF 65MPH, THOUGH THEY ARE RATED FOR 75MPH. I ALSO CHECK AND MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE OF 65PSI THAT IS PRINTED ON THE SIDEWALL BEFORE EVERY DEPARTURE. THE BLOWOUTS OF THE 2 TIRES HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INSIDES OF MY TRAVEL TRAILER WHEEL WELL AND OUTER TRIM OF THE SLIDE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
- 2015 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 4 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO (current)
- 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 2 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 3 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 2 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 2 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 4 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints