NHTSA Campaign 06V257000

SUSPENSION

Issued by KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · Reported Jul 14, 2006 · 72 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AXLE SPRINGS THAT WERE RATED FOR 4400 LBS. PER AXLE INSTEAD OF 52OO LBS.

Consequence

THE AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING OVERLOADED IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF THE SPRINGS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLE SPRING WITH SPRINGS RATED AT 5200 LBS. PER AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KEYSTONE COUGAR 2007 72

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V257000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.