NHTSA Recall 16V828000: Equipment
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,104 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Forest River FR3.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V828000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-11102016-0271 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 15, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.
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 16V828000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River FR3 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Forest River XLR | 2015, 2016 |
| Palomino Columbus | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Prime Time Spartan | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.