2016 Palomino Columbus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2016-11-15 · campaign 16V828000 · 1,104 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.
What owners report
2017-06-07 · Electrical System · 200 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2016 palomino columbus rv. the contact stated that the voltage wiring melted. the contact noticed smoke from the cabin. the rv was taken to the local dealer (ron hoover rv & marine of west houston; 29029, katy fwy, katy, tx 77494; (281) 829-1560) where it was diagnosed that the electrical transfer switch and the air condition…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.