The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Overcharged Battery May Cause Fire
The charge line may overcharge the lithium battery, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Palomino hard-side and soft-side truck campers. An unnecessary charge line may have been connected to the lithium battery.
Dealers will disconnect the charge line and install bell caps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 25, 2023. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River’s number for this recall is 400-1677.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Awning May Extend Unintentionally
An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,583
Winnebago is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 7, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 176. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed.
