Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V656000 Reported October 26, 2020

Antenna wing may detach

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 1,150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V656000
Manufacturer Campaign
400-1243
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,150
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 26, 2020
Completion Rate
48.09

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V656000 or campaign 400-1243.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V656000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V656000?

NHTSA recall 20V656000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 26, 2020. It addresses: Antenna wing may detach. The recall affects approximately 1,150 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V656000 or the manufacturer campaign number 400-1243. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.