4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-07-18
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 dutchmen aerolite trailers. The trailer has a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 9,680lbs, however, the safety chains are rated at 7,600lbs.
Consequence
The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600lb rated chains with 11,700lb rated chains, free of charge. The recall began august 16, 2018. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-326.
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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Posted on: 2018-12-03
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2019 keystone cougar, outback, passport, springdale, bullet and hideout recreational trailers and 2019 dutchmen aerolite and atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Consequence
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began january 16, 2019. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.
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: 2018-07-18
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 dutchmen aerolite trailers. The trailer has a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 9,680lbs, however, the safety chains are rated at 7,600lbs.
Consequence
The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600lb rated chains with 11,700lb rated chains, free of charge. The recall began august 16, 2018. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-326.
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 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2018-10-18
Description
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2019 dutchmen aerolite and atlas, keystone bullet, laredo, cougar, hideout, passport and springdale, and crossroads sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Consequence
If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall began november 16, 2018. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-334.
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.