Recall 18V468 affects 38 2019 Forest River Palomino truck campers for an incorrect dry-weight placard. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 38 2019 Palomino hardside truck campers because the Federal Placard lists the dry weight as 1,591 lbs instead of the correct 2,405 lbs. Loading the camper from the wrong weight can overload the vehicle, reduce handling performance, and increase crash risk; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2019 Forest River Palomino hardside truck camper is the weight and certification label an owner uses before loading or matching the camper to a truck. It is supposed to show the camper's dry weight, which is the weight before cargo, passengers, water, and other added load. That number helps the owner stay within the truck and camper weight limits.
On these Palomino campers, the placard lists the dry weight as 1,591 lbs when the correct dry weight is 2,405 lbs. The camper is already heavier than the label says before anything is loaded. Forest River traced the problem to a clerical error that put the wrong dry weight on the placard, so an owner relying on that label can overload the truck and camper without realizing it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the incorrect label itself, so the practical clue is a placard that shows the lower dry weight instead of the corrected value.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Forest River Palomino | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 38 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overloading a Palomino reduces handling performance and increases crash risk. There is no warning sign before the handling problem, so stay within the corrected weight limits and schedule the placard replacement. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Forest River Palomino is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free Federal Placard replacement that corrects the dry-weight label and helps prevent overloading.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River sent one. If not, reference recall number 18V468 when you call.
- Avoid loading the camper based on the incorrect placard until the corrected Federal Placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected placard that lists the proper dry weight. The placard replacement and labor are free under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related placard or weight-label correction before the recall notice, Forest River's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring invoices or repair paperwork to the service desk when you ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 13, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 22, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| August 22, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 22, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V468?
Recall 18V468 covers 38 2019 Forest River Palomino hardside truck campers with an incorrect Federal Placard. The placard lists the dry weight as 1,591 lbs instead of 2,405 lbs, which can lead to overloading and reduced handling performance.
What should I do if my 2019 Forest River Palomino is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific camper is included in recall 18V468. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the corrected Federal Placard replacement. Reference recall number 18V468 or Forest River recall number 400-0783 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected placard for free.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overload from an incorrect dry-weight label. An overloaded camper has reduced handling performance, which increases crash risk. Until the corrected placard is installed, use the correct dry weight of 2,405 lbs when checking load limits.
What if I bought my Forest River Palomino used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the camper, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Palomino is included, then call a Forest River dealer or Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3246.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V468000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-269-432-3246 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V468 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V468000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →