NHTSA Recall 07V518000
Filed by Keystone RV Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 2007-11-06. An estimated 62 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT HANGER AND SHACKLE BOLT TORQUEON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.
Risk
IF THE BOLTS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE APPLIED, THEY COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SHACKLE BOLTS HAVE THE CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS. NO TRAILERS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2007.
Manufacturer campaign number: 07-095
Notes
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 07-095.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.