2016 Palomino Columbus problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Palomino Columbus.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Palomino
Equipment #16V828000 · 2016 · 1,104 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
RV makers post owner manuals free; chassis service manuals (Ford, Freightliner) are sold separately.
Rent one from an owner to test it on a real trip.
Heads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure
Specs
Specs coming soon. We only publish specs taken from the manufacturer's own brochures and spec sheets.
Other years
FAQ
Does the 2016 Palomino Columbus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Palomino for the 2016 Columbus. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2016 Palomino Columbus problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.