2016 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
15V207000 on 04/06/2015
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Manufactured:
03/16/2015 - 04/20/2015
Affected:
2,260
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 keystone sprinter, springdale, bullet, cougar, hideout, and passport trailers and 2015-2016 dutchmen aspen, coleman, denali, razorback, rubicon, and voltage trailers. for a full list of the specific models and floor plans affected, see rclrpt-15v207-4161.pdf under 'associated documents.' in the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence:
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel hubs, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2015. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 15-230.
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.
Campaign:
15V762000 on 11/16/2015
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Manufactured:
08/05/2014 - 10/14/2015
Affected:
1,756
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 dutchmen voltage recreational trailers manufactured august 6, 2014, to october 15, 2015. the affected vehicles may be equipped with an exterior folding ladder that is not properly secured to the vehicle wall.
Consequence:
If the ladder is not properly attached to the trailer, the ladder may detach while being used, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install the appropriate fasteners to properly secure the ladder to vehicle wall, free of charge. the recall began on december 8, 2015. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 15-242.
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.
Campaign:
16V825000 on 11/14/2016
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/07/2014 - 09/28/2015
Affected:
6,252
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 keystone carbon, fuzion, impact, raptor, and dutchmen voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by christianson industries. the affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Consequence:
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. the recall began on november 29, 2016. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.
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.
Campaign:
16V908000 on 12/15/2016
Component:
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Manufactured:
09/13/2016 - 12/05/2016
Affected:
1,608
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 keystone carbon and raptor fifth wheel recreational trailers, and 2016-2017 fuzion and dutchmen voltage fifth wheel recreational trailers. the affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
Consequence:
If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. the recall began on january 13, 2017. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-274.
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.
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.

2016 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
16-258
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This advisory 16-258 involves certain voltage fifth-wheels. it has been determined the energy management was wired incorrectly causing the system not to shed loads on certain epic series units.
Bulletin:
16-258
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This communication is informing dealership service departments of advisory 16-258 for the voltage energy management.
Bulletin:
16-258
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This communication is the final customer notification for advisory 16-258 for the voltage energy management.
Bulletin:
16-256
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Revision made in july 7, 2016, clarified this applies to the air conditioner above the main living area. this advisory 16-256 involves units manufactured with certain air conditioners may not have been installed over the opening correctly
Bulletin:
16-256
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Revision made in july 7, 2016, clarified this applies to the air conditioner above the main living area. this communication is informing dealership service departments of revision to advisory 16-256, units manufactured with certain air con
Bulletin:
16-256
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This advisory 16-256 involves units manufactured with certain air conditioners may not have been installed over the opening correctly resulting in a possible roof leak. the air conditioner must be inspected and if necessary, re-attached to
Bulletin:
16-256
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This communication is informing dealership service departments of advisory 16-256 for the voltage air conditioner.
Bulletin:
16-256
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This communication is the final customer notification for advisory 16-256 for the voltage air conditioner.
Bulletin:
15-244
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
This advisory 15-244 involves units manufactured with a potential slit in the roof membrane that may have occurred behind the front cap. if the roof membrane is not replaced, there is a potential for water damage.

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