The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V656000·Announced 2020-10-26

2019-2021 Forest River Palomino Trailers Antenna Detachment Safety Recall

Forest River is recalling 2019-2021 Palomino trailers because the antenna wing may not be properly secured, allowing it to detach while moving and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The antenna detachment creates a potential road hazard that could increase crash risk, but no injuries or crashes have been reported. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, scoring as High.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Palomino trailers. The antenna wing on these trailers may not be properly secured to the roof, allowing it to detach from the roof while the trailer is moving.

If the antenna detaches while moving, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. This recall affects 2019, 2020, and 2021 model year Palomino trailers.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair, or replace the antenna free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER PALOMINO
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,150

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)

  • PALOMINO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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