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SevereNHTSA·18V853000·Announced 2018-11-30

Keystone Recalls 2019 Montana Trailers Due to Axle Weld Defects

Keystone RV Company is recalling 2019 Montana recreational trailers because defective axle welds could cause the wheel assembly to detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 spindle welds) that could lead to wheel detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle spindles, which may have defective welds. This issue could potentially result in the spindle and wheel assembly detaching from the axle.

If the spindle or wheel assembly detaches, it can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 14, 2019.

Owners should contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 or their local dealer. Dealers will inspect the axle tag and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-342. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KEYSTONE MONTANA
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
169

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)

  • MONTANA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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