Recalls for 2011 Keystone Mountaineer

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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2010-09-16
Description
Keystone is recalling certain 2011 alpine, avalanche, fuzion, laredo, montana, and mountaineer fifth wheel trailers manufactured from august 19, 2010 through september 1, 2010, equipped with dexter axles.  On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.  

Consequence
These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range.  Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on september 24, 2010.  Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.

Notes
Keystone's recall campaign number is 10-147.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.