Forest River FR3, XLR; Palomino Columbus; Prime Time Spartan (2013-2017): Equipment
Recall 16V828000 · Nov 15, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.
1,104
vehicles affected
1,104
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V828000
- Date
- Nov 15, 2016
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,104
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2013-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
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.
What can happen
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | FR3 | 2015-2017 |
| Forest River | XLR | 2015-2016 |
| Palomino | Columbus | 2013-2016 |
| Prime Time | Spartan | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V828000?
4 models: Forest River FR3 (2015-2017), Forest River XLR (2015-2016), Palomino Columbus (2013-2016) and 1 more, about 1,104 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V828000?
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.
What can happen?
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.