Tl* the contact owns a 2016 palomino columbus rv. The contact stated that the voltage wiring melted. The contact noticed smoke from the cabin. The rv was taken to the local dealer (ron hoover rv & marine of west houston; 29029, katy fwy, katy, tx 77494; (281) 829-1560) where it was diagnosed that the electrical transfer switch and the air conditioning unit needed to be replaced. The rv was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact left a voice message with the manufacturer at 574‑821‑1487, but they did not return the call. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200.
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- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V828000 · Recall details
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Is the 2016 Palomino Columbus reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Palomino Columbus, fewer than a typical Columbus model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Palomino Columbus?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 Palomino Columbus have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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