2003 Palomino Stampede Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 29, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Stampede years
Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Palomino Stampede so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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2003 Palomino Stampede recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerJul 7, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V346000 · 107,417 vehicles

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMar 28, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V144000 · 345 vehicles

Problem: Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: This could result in a fire.

Fix: Palomino rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and protective thermal fuses free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or palomino rv at 1-269-432-3271.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Palomino Stampede?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Palomino Stampede?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 Palomino Stampede a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Stampede model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.