2020 Forest River Palomino problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:appliance:tv/Radio/Speakers 2020-10-26 · campaign 20V656000 · 1,150 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the antenna detaches while moving, it can be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2020-08-17 · 4001207 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the front roof membrane may not be adequately secured.
Structure 2020-05-06 · 511150 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
as per lippert components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Valve/Gauge 2020-02-03 · 4001127 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the bypass valve is installed incorrectly, which will not allow water to be drawn from the fresh water tank.
What owners report
2022-11-01 · Unknown Or Other“this is a forest river, palomino solaire travel trailer model# 205ss. it is a dual-axle unit. while winterizing the unit and filling the tires, i observed that the frame has a large crack in on the right-hand side (passenger side) of the unit. the crack is "l" shaped and is about 5" (125 mm) total length. more specifically it is located where th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.