Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
- Component
- Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
- Manufacturer
- KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 125
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2008-03-20
- Owners notified
- 2008-03-31
Defect description
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING 125 MY 2008 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE PROPANE HOSE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM WAS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. THE PROPANE LINE MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE TIRE RESULTING IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK.
Safety risk
A PROPANE LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE PROPANE HOSE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.