The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V231000·Announced 2019-03-25

Keystone Recalls 2018-2019 Dutchmen Kodiak Trailers for Tire Clearance Defect

Keystone RV is recalling 2018-2019 Dutchmen Kodiak trailers because insufficient tire clearance may cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control.

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 (tire clearance) that can lead to tire failure and loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers, specifically models 255BHSL and 283BHSL equipped with 15-inch tires. The recall involves 561 vehicles.

The defect involves insufficient tire clearance to the floor, which may allow the tire to contact the underside of the floor. This contact can result in tire failure, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install a suspension lift kit free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on April 12, 2019. 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 KODIAK
Brand
DUTCHMEN
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
561

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)

  • KODIAK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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