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
- 84
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2010-06-25
- Owners notified
- 2010-06-30
Defect description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE PROPANE HOSE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY CONTACT THE TIRE AND MAY BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT.
Safety risk
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE/AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERLY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL PLATE TO PREVENT THE PROPANE LINE FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE TIRE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.