3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2015-05-27
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015 keystone sprinter, cougar, montana, montana high country, outback, bullet, avalanche, alpine, fuzion, impact, laredo, raptor, carbon, and passport, and dutchmen kodiak, aerolite, denali, and voltage vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the screws that secure the drive chain, free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2015. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-225.
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.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT
Posted on: 2015-08-10
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 keystone avalanche recreational vehicles, model 355rk, manufactured from may 6, 2013, through april 24, 2014; model year 2015-2016 keystone alpine, models 3100rl, 3101rl, 3555rl, 3556rl, 3590rs, 3591rs, 3600rs, 3601rs, and 3730rs, manufactured from october 8, 2014, through july 28, 2015; and model year 2016 keystone laredo, models 325rl, 350fb, and 355rl, manufactured from july 13, 2015, through july 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a rear window that has a sticker labeling it as an emergency exit sticker. However, this window may be partially blocked by the rear ladder and was not intended to be a secondary emergency exit.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, occupants could try to escape through the rear window, but would not be able to. This delay in their escape may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will remove the emergency exit sticker, free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2015. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-233.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 crossroads, dutchmen, and keystone recreational trailers equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2018. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
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.