The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V610000·Announced 2015-09-30

Keystone Recalls 2016 Retreat and Residence Trailers for Weld Defect

Keystone RV Company is recalling 2016 Retreat and Residence recreational trailers due to a potential insufficient weld on the rear mounting plate, which could increase 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 (insufficient weld on the A-frame mounting plate) that could lead to a crash, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2016 Retreat and Residence recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were manufactured between July 13, 2015, and September 24, 2015, for the Retreat model, and between April 2, 2015, and September 2, 2015, for the Residence model.

The recall addresses a potential insufficient weld on the rear mounting plate where the detachable A-frame is bolted. If the A-frame plate detaches from the frame while the vehicle is in motion, it can reduce vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and repair them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. 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 RETREAT, RESIDENCE
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
240

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 (2)

  • RETREAT
  • RESIDENCE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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