Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Palomino Palomini
The 2018 Palomino PaloMini has a significant equipment recall regarding the LP bottle mount, which may result in safety issues if not addressed. Additionally, there's one complaint tied to suspension concerns. These issues warrant attention but can be managed with proper inspection and documentation verification.
Known issues to inspect
LP bottle mount fracture
How to check: Inspect for stable LP bracket or signs of fracture.
General suspension concerns
How to check: Check for uneven tire wear or noise when bouncing.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Initial inspection
What to check: Look for broken LP bottle mount.
Red flag: Damaged or repaired LP bracket
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for suspension noise when bouncing.
Red flag: Significant squeaks or clunks
- 03
Neighborhood drive
What to check: Check for smooth suspension response.
Red flag: Excessive bounce or stiffness
- 04
First turn
What to check: Feel for suspension stability in turns.
Red flag: Excessive leaning or noise
- 05
Highway speed
What to check: Monitor for suspension vibration over bumps.
Red flag: Persistent shaking or instability
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the LP bottle bracket been fixed?
- Are there any suspension repairs?
- Have there been any accidents?
- Can I see maintenance records?
- Is there any warranty coverage left?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Maintenance history
- Accident history report
- Warranty documents
Generated by gpt-4o on 8/24/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2018 Palomino Palomini.