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SevereNHTSA·10V413000·Announced 2010-09-16

Keystone Recalls 2011 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Axle Spindle Cracks

Keystone is recalling 322 specific 2011 fifth wheel trailers because cracks in the axle spindle weld could cause the wheel to detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle spindle detachment) that compromises driver control and increases the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling 322 specific 2011 Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Laredo, Montana, and Mountaineer fifth wheel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between August 19, 2010, and September 1, 2010, and are equipped with Dexter axles.

The recall addresses a defect where cracks could appear in the spindle weld on some axles. These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle. This creates a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle.

Dealers will inspect the axle serial number and replace the axle if it falls within the affected serial number range. The replacement will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2010. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KEYSTONE MOUNTAINEER, ALPINE, AVALANCHE, FUZION
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
322

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • MOUNTAINEER
  • ALPINE
  • AVALANCHE
  • FUZION
  • MONTANA
  • LAREDO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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