NHTSA Recall 06V346000
Filed by Keystone RV Company. Component: Suspension. Reported 2006-09-12. An estimated 286 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE AXLE SPRING SHACKLE NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Risk
IF THE NUTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY, THE SUSPENSION BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND COME OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD LEAD TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHACKLE NUT TORQUE AND CORRECT IT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Manufacturer campaign number: 06-075
Notes
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 06-075.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.