The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V638000·Announced 2023-09-15

2024 Forest River Palomino Truck Camper Fire Risk Recall

Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Palomino truck campers due to an unnecessary charge line connected to the lithium battery that may cause overcharging and fire risk. Dealers will disconnect the line and install bell caps free of charge.

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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from lithium battery overcharge) where no illnesses or injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for High severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Palomino truck campers, including hardside, softside, and real-lite models. The affected vehicles may have an unnecessary charge line connected to the lithium battery in the electrical system.

If the charge line is connected, it may overcharge the lithium battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

Approximately 39 units are affected. The recall applies to 2024 model year Palomino campers.

Owners should contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Dealers will disconnect the charge line and install bell caps at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 25, 2023. For additional information, reference Forest River recall number 400-1677, or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER, PALOMINO PALOMINO, REAL-LITE CAMPER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — RV Camper
Hazard
Affected units
39

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 (2)

  • PALOMINO
  • REAL-LITE CAMPER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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