NHTSA Recall 11V027000
Filed by Keystone RV Company. Component: Equipment. Reported 2011-01-19. An estimated 258 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
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 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 11-160
Notes
KEYSTONE SAFETY RECALL NO. 11-160.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .