2024 Forest River Palomino, 2024 Palomino Real-Lite Camper Recall: An unnecessary charge line may have been connected to the lithium battery
NHTSA campaign 23V638000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 15, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Palomino hardside, softside, and real-lite truck campers. An unnecessary charge line may have been connected to the lithium battery.
The risk
The charge line may overcharge the lithium battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will disconnect the charge line and install bell caps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 25, 2023. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1677.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Palomino | 2024 |
| Palomino | Real-Lite Camper | 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V638000 (manufacturer number 400-1677). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.