NHTSA Recall 08V132000
Filed by Keystone RV Company. Component: Equipment. Reported 2008-03-20. An estimated 125 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 08-102
Notes
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 08-102.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.