2016 Palomino Columbus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Palomino Columbus, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 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.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Palomino Columbus have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 200 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 & mar”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 7, 2017 · Electrical system
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 2016 Palomino Columbus
How do I know if my 2016 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Palomino Columbus; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 16V828000).
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.