Recall 15V487 affects 23 2015 Palomino Palomini vehicles with upside-down axle cambers that can contact components. Repair is free at any franchised Palomino dealer.
Palomino is recalling 23 2015 Palomini vehicles under recall 15V487 because the axle tube cambers were installed upside down, making the tube bend toward the ground instead of the unit floor. A mispositioned camber can contact a tire, spindle, or other components, leading to fracture or failure and increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The axle tube on a 2015 Palomino Palomini is the steel cross tube that supports the axle assembly and helps hold the wheels at the correct angle. It is built with camber, a slight upward bend, so the wheels sit correctly when the vehicle is carrying its load. The bend is supposed to point up toward the unit floor.
On the affected Palomini vehicles, the axle tube camber was installed upside down. That puts the bend in the wrong direction, so the tube appears to sag downward toward the ground instead of arcing upward. The result is an axle assembly that is not sitting in the position Palomino intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible clue is the axle tube itself: if it appears bent downward toward the ground, the axle needs dealer inspection under recall 15V487.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Palomino Palomini | drive axle |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 23 |
Not every 2015 Palomino Palomini trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A mispositioned camber can rub a tire, spindle, or nearby component. That contact can lead to a fracture or part failure and increase the risk of a crash. Until the trailer is inspected, tow cautiously and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Palomino dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Palomino Palomini is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Palomino dealer to ask about the free axle-tube camber inspection and repositioning that keeps the camber from contacting the tire, spindle, or other components.
- Bring the recall notice if Palomino has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V487 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete. Stop using the trailer if the axle tube sits close to a tire, spindle, or other axle components.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Palomino technician inspects the axle tubes to check whether the cambers were installed in the wrong position. If a camber is mispositioned, the dealer repositions it so the axle tube bend points upward toward the unit floor instead of downward toward the ground. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Use your VIN when scheduling, because the model year alone does not confirm inclusion.
Timeline
| August 5, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 21, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V487?
Recall 15V487 covers 23 2015 Palomino Palomini vehicles with axle tube cambers installed upside down. A mispositioned camber can contact a tire, spindle, or other components, leading to fracture or failure and increasing crash risk. Palomino dealers will inspect and reposition the cambers for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Palomino Palomini is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V487. If it is, contact a franchised Palomino dealer to schedule the axle camber inspection and repair. Reference recall number 15V487 and Palomino recall number 400-07282015-0065 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 15V487, Palomino dealers will inspect the axle tube cambers and reposition any mispositioned cambers free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is axle component failure that increases crash risk. If an upside-down camber contacts a tire, spindle, or other component, that contact can lead to fracture or failure. Confirm your VIN before scheduling service so the dealer handles the correct recall.
What if I bought this Palomino Palomini used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Palomino Palomini is included, then call a franchised Palomino dealer and reference recall 15V487.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V487000 |
|---|---|
| Palomino customer service | 1-269-432-3246 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V487 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V487000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →