How many recalls does the 2015 Palomino Columbus have?

The 2015 Palomino Columbus has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2015 Palomino Columbus has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2015 Palomino Columbus?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2015 Palomino Columbus Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Palomino Columbus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,104 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 16V828000 2016-11-15 1,104 affected

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;…

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The grease seals leaked on 2 wheels. The leak was caught in time to prevent brake damage on 1 wheel but the leaking grease destroyed the brake pads on the 2nd wheel. I was aware (because of the many rv forums) of this known issue with lippert components on columbus rv's & continued to monitor…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-09-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Palomino Columbus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.