Palomino Columbus (2013) – 13V203000

Defect Description For Recall

Forest River Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 Forest River Models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, Evo, Georgetown, FlAGStaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work And Play And Xlr; Coachmen Models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, And Sportcoach; Prime Time Models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, And Tracer; Palomino Model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate Model Eliminator And Shasta Models Revere, Phoenix Recreational Vehicles Manufactured From February 13, 2013, Through April 18, 2013. Due To A Design Change In The Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.

Make Of Vehicle

PALOMINO

Model Of Vehicle

COLUMBUS

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

13V203000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

If The Motor Assembly Screws Shear, It Is Possible That The Awning Can Unfurl Unexpectedly, Either While The Vehicle Is At Rest Or While In Transit, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury Or A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Forest River Will Notify Owners And Dometic Staff Will Replace The Affected Motors With Motors Of A Different Design. The Safety Recall Began On July 29, 2013. Owners May Contact Forest River At 1-574-389-4600 Or Dometic At 1-888-447-0003 For More Information. Owners Are Being Instructed Not To Drive Their Vehicle Until Repairs Can Be Performed.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20130213

End Of Manufacture

20130418

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

9526

Date Owners Notified

20130729

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Date Report Received

20130517

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard