2013 Palomino Columbus problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 forest river models blue ridge, cardinal, cherokee, columbus, evo, georgetown, flagstaff, forester, lexington, puma, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandpiper, sandstorm, sierra, stealth, sunseeker, wildcat, wildwood, work and play and xlr; coachmen models brookstone, catalina, chaparral, concord, encounter, freedom express, freelander, leprechaun, mirada, pursuit, and sportcoach; prime time models avenger, crusader, lacrosse, saniber, and tracer; palomino model maverick truck camper; cargo mate model eliminator and shasta models revere, phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from february 13, 2013, through april 18, 2013. due to a design c

Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the safety recall began on july 29, 2013. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.