Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V157000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-03-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V157000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Vehicles affected
71
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-31
Owners notified
2004-02-23

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MODEL RP3612 DS FW FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, CRACKING IN THE STEEL SURROUNDING THE PINBOX (HITCH) CAN OCCUR. THE CRACKS ARE SPECIFICALLY IN THE ATTACHMENT WELDS BETWEEN THE PINBOX AND THE SURROUNDING FRAME STRUCTURE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE PINBOX FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINBOX WITH AN AIR-RIDE PINBOX. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
KEYSTONE Raptor2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.