4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2005-03-11
Description
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the dimmer switch may have been wired with reverse polarity. This will cause the lights on the switched circuit to either not function at all or the dimmer switch will not dim or shut off the lights.
Consequence
The switch may become very hot and melt the plastic housing of the switch possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and verify the switch is wired correctly. The switch will be tested to determine if it turns the lights on, dims the lights, and shuts them off. If the switch does not pass this function test, it will be replaced and wired accordingly free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact keystone at 866-425-4369.
Notes
Keystone recall no. 05-053. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS
Posted on: 2005-05-06
Description
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the wheels may develop a separation at the weld between the center portion of the wheel and the outer rim.
Consequence
This could result in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the steel wheels with aluminum wheels free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2005. Owners may contact keystone at 574-537-3925.
Notes
Keystone recall no. 06-057.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2008-07-17
Description
Keystone is recalling 161,250 my 2004-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Keystone is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes
Keystone recall no. 08-111.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - 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.