2017 KEYSTONE ALPINE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
16V954000 on 01/04/2017
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
08/09/2015 - 11/30/2016
Affected:
1,651
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 alpine fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured august 10, 2015, to december 1, 2016, and avalanche fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured september 11, 2015, to december 1, 2016. the federal placard on the affected vehicles may have incorrect spare tire load range information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence:
If the operator inflates the spare tire using the information on the federal certification label information, the tire may be overinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure.
Correction:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on january 17, 2017. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 17-275.
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.

2017 KEYSTONE ALPINE TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
17-276
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This is the repair instructions for advisory 17-276. it has been determined certain state wide frameless windows were manufactured with a poor adhesive bond between the glass and aluminum frame, and attachments on crank out and egress windo
Bulletin:
17-276
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
This communication is informing dealership service departments of advisory 17-276 for the state wide frameless windows.
Bulletin:
17-276
Component:
130000 visibility
Summary:
This communication is the final customer notification for advisory 17-276 for the state wide frameless windows.

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