NHTSA campaign 20V656000 · Forest River campaign 400-1243
Forest River Recall 20V-656: Antenna Wing may Detach
NHTSA recall 20V656000 (Forest River campaign 400-1243) was reported by Forest River, Inc. on October 26, 2020, with 1,150 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Forest River Palomino for model years 2019–2021. Owners were notified on November 23, 2020, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V656000 (also written 20V-656 or 20V656)
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Forest River campaign number
- 400-1243
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 1,150 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Equipment — Appliance — Tv/Radio/Speakers
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 48.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 20V656000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Forest River
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As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 20V656000.
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Palomino trailers. The antenna wing may not be properly secured to the roof, allowing it to detach from the roof while moving.
Safety consequence
If the antenna detaches while moving, it can be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair or replace the antenna, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1243.
Notes
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 20V656000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.