2018 Palomino Palomini problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2018-01-25 · campaign 18V067000 · 253 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the LP bottle detaches from the vehicle, there is an increased risk of injury or crash.
Fix: 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 400-0612.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2018-03-05 · 4100495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain columbus fifth-wheels have battery boxes installed that do not meet certain design specifications, which may cause the battery boxes to crack.
What owners report
2018-07-06 · Suspension · 1,800 mi“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 co…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.