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HighNHTSA·16V825000·Announced 2016-11-15

Keystone RV Recalls Fifth Wheels Due to Ladder Hinge Defect

Keystone RV is recalling 2015-2016 fifth wheels because aluminum ladder hinges may separate, causing the ladder to fall and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that can cause a ladder to fall, creating a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheels. The recall involves 6,252 vehicles equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The defect is located in the retractable hinges of these ladders, which feature a welded 'top hat' component that can separate from the hinge.

If the hinges separate from the ladder while it is in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the user. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. 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, DUTCHMEN CARBON, FUZION, RAPTOR, VOLTAGE
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
6,252

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)

  • CARBON
  • FUZION
  • RAPTOR
  • VOLTAGE
  • IMPACT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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