2021 Forest River Palomino Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 28, 2024 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Palomino years
Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Palomino. That is the most of any Palomino model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Forest River Palomino problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1
Structure1 · ~25 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment133%———
Structure133%25——
Unknown or Other133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 1202212024: 120241

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Forest River Palomino recalls (1)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; equipment:appliance:tv/radio/speakersOct 26, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V656000 · 1,150 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Palomino trailers. The antenna wing may not be properly secured to the roof, allowing it to detach from the roof while moving.

Risk: If the antenna detaches while moving, it can be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair or replace the antenna, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1243.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The pressure coupler that connects the propane line to the pilot light of the refrigerator was not torqued and was not affixed to keep in place and was fingers strength loose letting propane gas leak. Our camper trailer caught fire after parking , the smoke alarms did not go off, we were in the…

Equipment · received Jul 28, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11604986

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Palomino. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the travel trailer, it was discovered that line seams and cracks were present in the floor of the coach of the vehicle. Additionally, appliances had moved slightly out of position inside the unit. The…

Structure · received Jan 5, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11446352

I purchased a 2021 Palomino Solaire 163x in April 2021. The trailer is equipped with a Furrion FAN73B3C Omni directional wing antenna. On the second use the wing came off the base while towing. This same antenna defect is the subject of a recall on Keystone trailers. The problem is clearly broader…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11428157

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Forest River Palomino?

Owners most often report equipment, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Forest River Palomino?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Forest River Palomino a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Palomino model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.