NHTSA Recall 05V083000
Filed by Keystone RV Company. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2005-03-08. An estimated 88 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THE SWITCH MAY BECOME VERY HOT AND MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE SWITCH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 05-053
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.