NHTSA Recall 15V487000: Axle assembly (power train)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2015 Palomino Palomini.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V487000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 400-07282015-0065 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 5, 2015 |
| Owner notification | August 21, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc.(Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Palomino PaloMini vehicles manufactured November 14, 2014, to July 23, 2015. The cambers in the axle tubes may have been installed upside down. This can cause the tube to appear bent downward towards the ground, when the bend should be pointing upwards to the unit floor.
Safety risk
A mispositioned camber may come in contact with a tire, a spindle or other components leading to fracture or failure, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition any mispositioned cambers, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-07282015-0065.
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 covered by recall 15V487000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Palomino Palomini | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.