Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational
— Recall Campaign #16V402000
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers manufactured June 10, 2015 through April 6, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the two sections of LED rope lights that serve as backlighting for the countertop each have exposed ends which may short against each other, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 135 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V402000
| Manufacturer: | Keystone RV Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 03, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V402000 |
| Units affected: | 135 |
- Description:
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers manufactured June 10, 2015 through April 6, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the two sections of LED rope lights that serve as backlighting for the countertop each have exposed ends which may short against each other, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequeces:
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Keystone notified owners, and dealers will install a heat shrink tube over one of the LED rope light ends, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-255.
- 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.