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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V120000·Announced 2014-03-12

Keystone Recalls 2014 Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers for Axle Bearing Defect

Keystone is recalling specific 2014 fifth wheels and travel trailers because insufficient lubrication in the inner wheel bearings may cause the wheel to seize or separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 bearing lubrication) that could result in the wheel seizing or separating, which the source text states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured between January 13, 2014, and February 12, 2014. The recall involves the rear non-powered axle assembly.

In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication. With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated, and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KEYSTONE BULLET, SPRINGDALE, PASSPORT, HIDEOUT
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
708

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 (5)

  • BULLET
  • SPRINGDALE
  • PASSPORT
  • HIDEOUT
  • COUGAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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