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SevereNHTSA·17V095000·Announced 2017-02-13

Forest River Recalls 2017 Palomino Columbus RVs Due to Propane Hose Defect

Forest River is recalling 2017 Palomino Columbus recreational vehicles equipped with an optional generator package because the liquid propane supply hose may be too small, posing a fire or explosion risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (LPG system) where the source text explicitly states the risk of a fire or explosion, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Palomino Columbus recreational vehicles equipped with the package to install an optional generator. The defect involves the liquid propane (LP) supply hose for the generator, which may be too small. As a result, the stove may not have a sufficient supply of propane to keep the burner(s) lit.

If the burner(s) cannot stay lit, propane may continue to flow into the vehicle after the flame extinguishes. This increases the risk of a fire or explosion when the stove range is re-ignited.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct propane supply lines free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-3161 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PALOMINO COLUMBUS
Brand
PALOMINO
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • COLUMBUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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