FOREST RIVER PALOMINO (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2018 Palomino trailers with incorrect tire and rim info, risking crashes. Owners must get corrected placard to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire or overinflate the tire, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Palomino recreational trailers because the Federal placard lists wrong tire and rim details. This could lead to improper tire installation or overinflation, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224878-forest-river-2018-palomino-trailers-incorrect-tire-info-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224878-forest-river-2018-palomino-trailers-incorrect-tire-info-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V319000
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“Forest River 2018 Palomino Trailers: Incorrect Tire Info Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224878-forest-river-2018-palomino-trailers-incorrect-tire-info-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V319000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V319000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard shows incorrect tire size, pressure, and rim size details. This could cause the operator to install the wrong tire or rim, or overinflate the tire, all of which may lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Palomino trailers with model PAT251RBSS are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential improper tire installation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number PAT251RBSS on your 2018 Forest River Palomino trailer. The recall started on May 31, 2017, and applies to specific trailers sold that year.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271 to receive a corrected Federal placard free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-05102017-0407.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The Federal placard lists incorrect tire size, pressure, and rim size information for ST205/75R14C tires requiring 50 PSI and a 14X5.5JJ rim. This could lead to improper installation or overinflation, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2018 Forest River Palomino trailer has model number PAT251RBSS. The recall started on May 31, 2017, and applies to specific trailers sold that year.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271 to get a corrected Federal placard free of charge.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V319000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V319000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-05102017-0407. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V319000 (May 15, 2017)
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