Recall 16V828000: 2015–2017 Forest River FR3, 2015–2016 Forest River XLR, 2013–2016 Palomino Columbus +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 15, 2016
Vehicles affected
1,104
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The 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.

The risk

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

The 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.

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

  • 2015 Forest River FR3
  • 2016 Forest River FR3
  • 2017 Forest River FR3
  • 2015 Forest River XLR
  • 2016 Forest River XLR
  • 2013 Palomino Columbus
  • 2014 Palomino Columbus
  • 2015 Palomino Columbus
  • 2016 Palomino Columbus
  • 2015 Prime Time Spartan
  • 2016 Prime Time Spartan
  • 2017 Prime Time Spartan

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V828000
Manufacturer campaign
51-11102016-0271
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Owner letters
Jan 3, 2017
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology