Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PALOMINO
Model Of Vehicle
COLUMBUS
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V828000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Hinges Separate From The Ladder While In Use, The Ladder May Fall From The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20121004
End Of Manufacture
20151204
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1104
Date Owners Notified
20170103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20161115
Make Campaign Number
51-11102016-0271