NHTSA Campaign 05V500000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Issued by KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · Reported Nov 2, 2005 · 764 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE WIRING FROM THE BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKERS IS WIRED ON THE UNPROTECTED SIDE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Consequence
SHOULD THE BATTERY WIRE BECOME DIRECT SHORTED TO THE GROUND, IT IS NOT PROTECTED BY THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE WIRE COULD BECOME HOT, MELT AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UNHOOK THE BATTERY WIRE AND MOVE IT FROM THE UNPROTECTED SIDE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE PROTECTED SIDE OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FREEOF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYSTONE | LAREDO | 2006 | 764 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V500000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.