CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle may have reduced handling performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A certification label on certain 2019 hardside truck campers lists the dry weight as 1,591 lbs, but the correct dry weight is 2,405 lbs. Owners who rely on the placard could load the camper beyond what it can safely carry.
An overloaded camper may have reduced handling performance, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not rely on the incorrect placard when deciding how much to load.
The Federal Placard will be replaced with a corrected one at no cost by dealers. Owners can contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3246 for help, and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Palomino | 2019 |
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