2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
The 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO, potentially affecting up to 1,349 vehicles.
Recall 18V051000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 1,349 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Consequence: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When filling the fresh water tank for the first time, the forward frame bracket pivoted and the tank fell to the ground. The tank broke where the fill and vent tube attach. There are no secondary retention straps. If this had happened on the highway, the tank likely would have caused severe injury or death to other vehicles following behind the trailer. Upon inspection, it appears the forward frame bracket is only held by two in-line fasteners with provisions for two other anti-rotation fasteners. These anti-rotation fasteners were not installed. Also, this design does not use retention straps as a secondary retention system.
THE RADIO SPEAKERS STOP WORKING OUTSIDE THEN THE ENTIRE RADIO DOES NOT COME ON. THE TV WAS WORKING THEN ONLY THE SOUND AND NOW IT JUST KEEPS GIVING A RUN CODE PROCESS. AND THE REFRIGERATOR ON THE INSIDE KEEPS GOING OFF AND ON FOR NO REASON. WE REPLACED THE FUSE BUT IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. WE REALLY WOULD LIKE TO GET THESE ISSUES FIXED. I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL ON THIS CAMPER AS WELL. I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE RECALL IS AND IF THERE IS ONE. BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM OTHERS ARE HAVING AS WELL. PLEASE CALL ME FOR INFO [XXX] EMAIL [XXX] REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 2 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO (current)
- 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