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Palomino Columbus Recall 20V375: Furnace exhaust can leak into trailer, risking carbon monoxide

NHTSA campaign 20V375, reported June 26, 2020, 9 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain trailers have a furnace vent located under the rear slide-out room. Exhaust fumes can re-enter the trailer through the slide-out room seals.

Exhaust fumes entering the unit may cause carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Owners should stop relying on the furnace and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 for next steps, and check their VIN for open recalls.

Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remedy the location of the furnace vent at no cost to the owner.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V375Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Palomino Columbus recreational trailers, models CMF389FL, CMF389FLC and CMF389FLW. As built, the furnace vents under the rear slide out room, allowing exhaust fumes to re-enter the trailer through the slide-out room seals.
Risk
Exhaust fumes that enter the unit through the slide seals may result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the location of the furnace vent. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1187.
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.

Affected vehicles

Palomino Columbus2021