NHTSA Campaign 07V518000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Issued by KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · Reported Nov 6, 2007 · 62 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT HANGER AND SHACKLE BOLT TORQUEON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYSTONE | ENERGY | 2008 | 62 |
| KEYSTONE | HIDEOUT | 2007 | 62 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V518000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.