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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 23V638📅 Sep 15, 2023

2024 Forest River Palomino & 2024 Palomino Real-Lite Camper recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Palomino hardside, softside, and real-lite truck campers. An unnecessary charge line may have been connected to the lithium battery.

💥 The risk

The charge line may overcharge the lithium battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will disconnect the charge line and install bell caps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 25, 2023. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1677.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V638000
Manufacturer recall #
400-1677
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
39
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 15, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V638 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V638?

2024 Forest River Palomino & 2024 Palomino Real-Lite Camper. 39 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair.