2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI
The 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI, potentially affecting up to 253 vehicles.
Recall 18V067000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 253 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Palomino PaloMini recreational trailers. The mounting bracket for the single liquid propane (LP) bottle may break allowing the LP bottle to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the LP bottle detaches from the vehicle, there is an increased risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new LP bottle ring, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI. AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CAMPER EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE BEING OPERATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (ACCESS RV SALES-SERVICE- RENTAL, 550 S REDWOOD RD, NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,800. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Safety Rating for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI
Forest River, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4100495 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Certain Columbus Fifth-Wheels have battery boxes installed that do not meet certain design specifications, which may cause the battery boxes to crack.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PALOMINO PALOMINI
- 2015 PALOMINO PALOMINI — 0 complaints
- 2018 PALOMINO PALOMINI (current)
- 2022 PALOMINO PALOMINI — 1 complaint
Other PALOMINO Models
- PALOMINO COLUMBUS — 47 total complaints
- PALOMINO SABRE — 6 total complaints
- PALOMINO PUMA — 3 total complaints
- PALOMINO 365RL COLUMBUS FIFTH WHEE — 2 total complaints
- PALOMINO THOROUGHBRED — 2 total complaints
- PALOMINO COLUMBUS COMPASS — 1 total complaint
- PALOMINO TRUCK CAMPERS SS-50 — 1 total complaint
- PALOMINO FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER — 0 total complaints