2014 Palomino Columbus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2014 Palomino Columbus, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2014 Palomino Columbus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
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…
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.…
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Equipment
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral,…
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or…
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 Palomino Columbus have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,548 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own a 2014 palamino columbus 5th wheel camper. There is a small crack in the front corner of the bedroom slide out. The columbus facebook page is full of complaints about this particular problem. Fo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2020 · Structure
“Tl* the contact stated that while towing a 2014 palomino columbus on a 2012 RAM 2500. The vehicle was being towed at unknown speeds, the spare tire carrier detached from the recreational vehicle witho”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2018 · Structure
Compare Palomino Columbus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Palomino Columbus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Palomino Columbus | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Palomino Columbus | 2 | 16 |
| 2014 Palomino Columbus | 2 | 18 |
| 2015 Palomino Columbus | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Palomino Columbus | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Palomino Columbus | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Palomino Columbus | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Palomino Columbus | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2014 Palomino Columbus
How do I know if my 2014 Palomino Columbus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2014 Palomino Columbus; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Palomino dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V203000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Palomino models
- Puma3 complaints
- Sabre3 complaints
- 365RL Columbus Fifth Whee2 complaints
- Palomini2 complaints
- Columbus Compass1 complaints
- Thoroughbred1 complaints
- Truck Campers SS-501 complaints
- Folding Camping Trailer0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.