2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
The 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO, potentially affecting up to 2,338 vehicles.
Recall 20V656000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
| 1,150 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Palomino trailers. The antenna wing may not be properly secured to the roof, allowing it to detach from the roof while moving.
Consequence: If the antenna detaches while moving, it can be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair or replace the antenna, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1243.
View full details →Recall 20V656000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,150 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Palomino trailers. The antenna wing may not be properly secured to the roof, allowing it to detach from the roof while moving.
Consequence: If the antenna detaches while moving, it can be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair or replace the antenna, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1243.
View full details →Recall 18V468000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle may have reduced handling performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Palomino trailer equipped with LionsHead tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT1916. The contact stated while driving at 62 MPH, the driver’s side front tire inadvertently exploded. The contact stated he was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to the tire being five years old. The tire was replaced. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side front tire exploded and damaged the plastic guard. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who did not provide a diagnostic; however, the passenger’s side front tire and the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear tires were replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 850. The approximate tire failure mileage was 850.
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Palomino trailer equipped with LionsHead tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT1916. The contact stated while driving at 62 MPH, the driver’s side front tire inadvertently exploded. The contact stated he was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to the tire being five years old. The tire was replaced. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side front tire exploded and damaged the plastic guard. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who did not provide a diagnostic; however, the passenger’s side front tire and the driver’s side and passenger’s side rear tires were replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 850. The approximate tire failure mileage was 850.
Safety Rating for the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
Forest River, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
610847 — EQUIPMENT
On certain NAVI T16BH, there is not an access panel for the water pump under the refrigerator.
610847 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
On certain NAVI T16BH, there is not an access panel for the water pump under the refrigerator.
4000843 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
On certain truck campers, the battery disconnect is wired to the battery and does not allow for 12V power to the vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 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 — 2 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 3 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO (current)
- 2020 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 2 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 4 complaints
- 2024 FOREST RIVER PALOMINO — 0 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