NHTSA Campaign 14V120000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Keystone RV Company · Reported Mar 12, 2014 · 708 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication.
Consequence
With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number associated with this recall is 14-202.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYSTONE | BULLET | 2014 | 708 |
| KEYSTONE | COUGAR | 2014 | 708 |
| KEYSTONE | HIDEOUT | 2014 | 708 |
| KEYSTONE | PASSPORT | 2014 | 708 |
| KEYSTONE | SPRINGDALE | 2014 | 708 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V120000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.