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
- 258
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2011-01-19
- Owners notified
- 2011-02-01
Defect description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011, MONTANA BIG SKY AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, MONTANA 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 PROPERTY 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. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.