2025 Forest River Palomino recalls and problems

The 2025 Forest River Palomino has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is suspension.

How the 2025 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 Palomino model years — 9th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Oct 22, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V704000 · 5,612 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Cedar Creek, 2023-2027 FR3, 2023-2026 Palomino, 2024 Cardinal, Wildcat, Shasta Oasis, 2024-2026 Forest River Hardside, Palomino Real-Lite Camper, 2026 Puma Tracks, and Puma recreational vehicles and trailers, equipped with certain power seating assemblies. The power cord fuse may not provide adequate circuit protection.

Risk: In the event of a short circuit, inadequate protection increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power cord, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-535-2748. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2109.

Equipment

Oct 25, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V803000 · 4 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Palomino recreational vehicles. The axle equalizer may contact and damage the LP gas manifold, causing a propane leak.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will relocate the LP gas manifold, free of charge. All vehicles are still on dealer lots. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1857.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Forest River Palomino years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Forest River Palomino have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Forest River Palomino, the latest from Oct 22, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Forest River Palomino?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention suspension (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.