Recalls for your 2017 Keystone Avalanche

Recalls for 2017 Keystone Avalanche

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 alpine fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured august 10, 2015, to december 1, 2016, and avalanche fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured september 11, 2015, to december 1, 2016.  The federal placard on the affected vehicles may have incorrect spare tire load range information.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.

Consequence
If the operator inflates the spare tire using the information on the federal certification label information, the tire may be overinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure.  

Corrective Action
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard, free of charge.  The recall began on january 17, 2017.  Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.  Keystone's number for this recall is 17-275.

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 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 alpine fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured august 10, 2015, to december 1, 2016, and avalanche fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured september 11, 2015, to december 1, 2016.  The federal placard on the affected vehicles may have incorrect spare tire load range information.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.

Consequence
If the operator inflates the spare tire using the information on the federal certification label information, the tire may be overinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure.  

Corrective Action
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard, free of charge.  The recall began on january 17, 2017.  Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.  Keystone's number for this recall is 17-275.

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 - TIRES


Posted on: 2017-07-17
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2018 keystone avalanche recreational trailers, model 370rd.  The affected vehicles have an adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide-out that could contact the front tire.

Consequence
If the bolt contacts the front tire, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the adjustment bolt with a shorter one, free of charge.  The recall began on july 27, 2017.  Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.  Keystone's number for this recall is 17-293.  

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 #4 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER


Posted on: 2017-07-17
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2018 keystone avalanche recreational trailers, model 370rd.  The affected vehicles have an adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide-out that could contact the front tire.

Consequence
If the bolt contacts the front tire, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the adjustment bolt with a shorter one, free of charge.  The recall began on july 27, 2017.  Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.  Keystone's number for this recall is 17-293.  

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 #5 - 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.