Recall 16V828000: 2013–2016 Palomino Columbus and 3 other models

Report received

Nov 15, 2016

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected

1,104vehicles

Model years

2013–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Possible consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Forest River FR32 complaints
• 2016 Forest River FR31 complaints
• 2017 Forest River FR31 complaints
• 2015 Forest River XLR1 complaints
• 2016 Forest River XLR1 complaints
• 2013 Palomino Columbus16 complaints
• 2014 Palomino Columbus18 complaints
• 2015 Palomino Columbus1 complaints
• 2016 Palomino Columbus1 complaints
• 2015 Prime Time Spartan0 complaints
• 2016 Prime Time Spartan3 complaints
• 2017 Prime Time Spartan0 complaints