The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V954000·Announced 2016-12-28

Keystone Recalls 2016-2017 Alpine and Avalanche Fifth-Wheel Trailers for Label Error

Keystone is recalling 2016-2017 Alpine and Avalanche fifth-wheel trailers because the Federal Placard may list incorrect spare tire load range information, potentially leading to overinflation.

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 risk-of-harm product (tire failure due to overinflation) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alpine and Avalanche fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The affected Alpine units were manufactured between August 10, 2015, and December 1, 2016, while the affected Avalanche units were manufactured between September 11, 2015, and December 1, 2016.

The Federal Placard on these vehicles may contain incorrect spare tire load range information. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." If an operator inflates the spare tire using the incorrect information on the label, the tire may be overinflated, which increases the risk of tire failure.

Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. 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 AVALANCHE, ALPINE
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,651

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)

  • AVALANCHE
  • ALPINE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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