Palomino truck camper recall in Canada: electrical issue creates fire risk
In plain language
This recall affects certain 2024 Palomino Backpack Soft-Side Truck Campers and Backpack Real-Lite Truck Campers in Canada. An extra wire from the vehicle charging system was installed, which could over-charge the camper's lithium battery. Over-charging a lithium battery can create a fire risk.
What to do
- Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair.
- Take your truck camper to a dealership to disconnect the charge line and install bell caps on the wires.
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Affected products
BACKPACK SOFT-SIDE TRUCK CAMPER
BACKPACK REAL-LITE TRUCK CAMPER
Why this matters
Fire risk
Do I have this product?
This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.
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Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.
If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.
If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Fire risk
What should consumers do?
Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair. Take your truck camper to a dealership to disconnect the charge line and install bell caps on the wires.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
Yes, there may be a health risk. Fire risk
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on September 28, 2023.
Is the PALOMINO brand affected by this recall?
Yes, PALOMINO products are affected by this recall. This recall affects certain 2024 Palomino Backpack Soft-Side Truck Campers and Backpack Real-Lite Truck Campers in Canada. An extra wire from the vehicle charging system was installed, which could over-charge the camper's lithium battery. Over-charging a lithium battery can create a fire risk.