Recall 15V156 covers 200 2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire trailers with missing furnace vents. Free exterior vent installation at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 200 2014 Palomino Solaire trailers under recall 15V156 because the furnace lacks an exterior vent, which vents exhaust fumes into the trailer and traps heat around the furnace. Carbon monoxide poisoning and fire are the risks; Forest River dealers will install the missing vent free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The furnace in a 2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire trailer burns fuel to make cabin heat. Its exterior furnace vent is the opening on the trailer wall that carries exhaust out of the living area and lets the furnace pull in the air it needs for safe operation.
On affected trailers, the furnace was installed without that exterior vent. Exhaust fumes can enter the trailer instead of leaving through the wall, and heat can build up around the furnace because the unit is not ventilated to the outside. That is the defect, not a normal furnace wear problem.
Owners can notice smoke or fire from the furnace area, or a carbon monoxide alarm sounding. Those are warning signs that the furnace system is unsafe to keep using until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 200 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Exhaust fumes inside the trailer can expose occupants to carbon monoxide poisoning and increase the risk of injury. Heat buildup also increases the risk of fire. If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, or you see smoke or fire near the furnace area, leave the trailer and contact the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free exterior furnace vent installation that routes furnace exhaust outside the trailer and reduces heat buildup around the furnace.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V156 and Forest River recall 400-03032015-0016 when you call.
- Keep the furnace off until the exterior vent is installed; exhaust fumes inside the trailer raise the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning, and heat buildup raises fire risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician checks whether the trailer has the required exterior furnace vent. If the vent is missing, the technician installs the exterior furnace vent so furnace exhaust routes outside the trailer and heat does not build up around the furnace. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Forest River used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related furnace vent repair before the recall notice, ask Forest River customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 18, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 3, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| April 3, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 17, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V156?
Recall 15V156 covers 200 2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire trailers built without an exterior furnace vent. Exhaust fumes can enter the trailer, raising the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning, and heat buildup around the furnace raises the risk of fire.
What should I do if my 2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V156. If it is included, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the exterior furnace vent. Reference recall number 400-03032015-0016 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Forest River dealers will install an exterior furnace vent in any affected Palomino Solaire trailer that does not have one, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is carbon-monoxide poisoning and fire. Without the exterior furnace vent, exhaust fumes can vent into the trailer, and heat can build up around the furnace. Do not use the furnace until a dealer confirms the vent is installed correctly.
What if I bought this Forest River trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600 with recall 15V156.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V156000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-389-4600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V156 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V156000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →