The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V469000·Announced 2018-07-13

Keystone Recalls 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite Trailers for Underrated Safety Chains

Keystone RV Company is recalling 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite trailers because the safety chains are rated lower than the trailer's weight, increasing crash risk if detached.

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 vehicle defect (safety chains) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite trailers. The defect involves a mismatch between the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 9,680 lbs and the safety chains, which are rated for only 7,600 lbs.

The lower-rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on August 16, 2018. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600 lb rated chains with 11,700 lb rated chains free of charge. 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
DUTCHMEN AEROLITE
Brand
DUTCHMEN
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
126

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 (1)

  • AEROLITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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