NHTSA Recall 04V157000
Filed by Keystone RV Company. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2004-03-31. An estimated 71 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CAN CAUSE PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE PINBOX FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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).