Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Palomino hardside truck campers
— Recall Campaign #18V468000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 38 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V468000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 13, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V468000 |
| Units affected: | 38 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- An overloaded vehicle may have reduced handling performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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 recall is 400-0783.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.