KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER
— Recall Campaign #10V238000
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2010. THE REMOTE RECEIVER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HIGH SPEED LANDING GEAR MOTOR. IF THE MOTOR IS OPERATED IN A BINDING SITUATION, THE REMOTE RECEIVER MAY BE DAMAGED AND OVERHEAT DUE TO AN INADEQUATE BREAKER AND FUSE PROTECTION AND THE EXCESSIVE CURRENT DRAW OF THE MOTOR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 389 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10V238000
| Manufacturer: | Keystone RV Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 03, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10V238000 |
| Units affected: | 389 |
- Description:
- KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2010. THE REMOTE RECEIVER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HIGH SPEED LANDING GEAR MOTOR. IF THE MOTOR IS OPERATED IN A BINDING SITUATION, THE REMOTE RECEIVER MAY BE DAMAGED AND OVERHEAT DUE TO AN INADEQUATE BREAKER AND FUSE PROTECTION AND THE EXCESSIVE CURRENT DRAW OF THE MOTOR.
- Consequeces:
- CONTINUING TO OPERATE THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR IN THIS CONDITION WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- KEYSTONE RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
- Notes:
- KEYSTONE RV'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-141.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .