Recalls for 2011 Keystone Hornet

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-10-13
Description
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 recreational vehicles equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens.  A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner.  Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.

Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will isolate and perform a drop pressure test on the oven supply tube and if the tube leaks it will be replaced free of charge.  The safety recall began on october 27, 2010.  Owner may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.

Notes
Keystone safety recall no.  10-148.owners 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: 2010-12-03
Description
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15 x 6 white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern.  Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.

Consequence
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.

Corrective Action
Keystone will replace the wheels free of charge.  The safety recall began on december 15, 2010.  Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Notes
Keystone safety recall no.  10-157.owners 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

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.