2014 Palomino Columbus Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 28%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2014 Palomino Columbus, 28% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I purchased my fifth wheel, the wheel bearing on the front right side axle had no bearing seal cap. Grease had been flown to brake shoes and drum. Lippert does not want to cover the damages or repairs. I had to replace the brake shoes and bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #10644627, filed 2014-10, 2,000 miles“Upon inspection it was found that grease seals had failed on all four wheel assemblies. Grease had leaked out and coated the brake assemblies. Braking action had been diminished substantially. In october 2013, a local dealer replaced all four brake assemblies and seals under forest river warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10564143, filed 2014-02, 1,900 miles“Took trailer to shop because brakes were sluggish and not working well. Dealer discovered all seals blown and brakes covered in oil. Line for brakes on front axle pinched, therefore no braking action on front axle. Had to have all four brake units replaced and brake line to front axle repaired. Mechanic stated that grease in axles was not proper grade, to thin. Lippert and Columbus put my family and myself in a dangerous situation. Thank god no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10649929, filed 2014-10, 6,000 miles“Brake seals are over greased or broken. We've had our unit go back to the manufacturers factory for work & had them check the brakes & seals. The unit came back with different wheels and brakes but the issue of literally having little to no brakes when pulling was most definitely still there. Lippert makes the brake & parts and we tried contacting them about this dangerous issue. We were not helped much at all. We voiced our problem to lippe via phone, email & their facebook wall. The manufacturer of our unit says it's lipperts problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563591, filed 2014-02“The studs snap off and the wheel and tire are no longer secured to the hub. The wheel may separate from the trailer causing it to be a projectile on the highway increasing the risk of a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10703238, filed 2015-04Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 28% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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