CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG
— Recall Campaign #07V245000
CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 152 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V245000
| Manufacturer: | Keystone RV Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 07, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V245000 |
| Units affected: | 152 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL.
- Consequeces:
- ON THE TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE GVWR AND THE AXLE RATING IS HIGHER THAN THE ACTUAL RATINGS FOR THE AXLES INSTALLED. LOADING THE VEHICLE BEYOND THE GVWR COULD RESULT IN POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY AND A VEHICLE CRASH. ON THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE TIRE LOAD RANGE AND MAXIMUM INFLATION DATA ON THE TAG IS INCORRECT. OVER-INFLATING A TIRE COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION LABELS AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
- Notes:
- KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 07-086.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.