2011 KEYSTONE AVALANCHE Recalls (6)

Campaign:
10V413000 on 09/15/2010
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
08/25/2010 - 08/30/2010
Affected:
322
Defect:
Keystone is recalling certain 2011 alpine, avalanche, fuzion, laredo, montana, and mountaineer fifth wheel trailers manufactured from august 19, 2010 through september 1, 2010, equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
Consequence:
These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles, and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners and dealers will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
Keystone's recall campaign number is 10-147.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> .
Campaign:
10V478000 on 10/12/2010
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
5,459
Defect:
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 recreational vehicles equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will isolate and perform a drop pressure test on the oven supply tube and if the tube leaks it will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2010. owner may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
Keystone safety recall no. 10-148.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> .
Campaign:
10V594000 on 12/01/2010
Component:
Electrical system
Affected:
6,297
Defect:
Keystone is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers with a generator ready option. if the transfer switch is not installed to the proper specifications, the elevated electrical loads associated with the recreational vehicle use in higher ambient temperatures may cause overheating of the lugs and degrading of the electrical connections.
Consequence:
Overheating of the connections could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the transfer switch if necessary free of charge. the safety was superceded by campaign 11v-577. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
Keystone safety recall no. 10-153.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> .
Campaign:
11V064000 on 02/03/2011
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
318
Defect:
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 avalanche, laredo, and springdale recreational vehicles equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will isolate and perform a drop pressure test on the oven supply tube and if the tube leaks it will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall has started. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. this safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v-478).
Notes:
Keystone safety recall no. is 10-148.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> .
Campaign:
11V577000 on 12/07/2011
Component:
Electrical system
Affected:
6,101
Defect:
Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 vehicles with the 'generator ready' option, or with standard generator. see the list above for the affected models. some iota its-50r transfer switches are experiencing failures when exposed to high electrical loads. the failure is causing connections and wiring in the transfer switch to degrade and over heat.
Consequence:
Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch may damage other appliances, increase the risk of a fire, personal injury, and property damage.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. the remedy for the previous recall (10v-594) was to inspect and tighten the switch connections. the safety recall began on february 24, 2012. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
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> .
Campaign:
17V755000 on 11/28/2017
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,205,997
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 crossroads, dutchmen, and keystone recreational trailers equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. a list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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