NHTSA recall campaign
07V518000
ManufacturerKEYSTONE RV COMPANYReported2007-11-06Affected62 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT HANGER AND SHACKLE BOLT TORQUEON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.
Risk
IF THE BOLTS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE APPLIED, THEY COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SHACKLE BOLTS HAVE THE CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS. NO TRAILERS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2007.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →