Keystone Recalls 2021 Passport Trailers Due to Underrated Safety Chains
Keystone is recalling specific 2021 Passport trailers because the installed safety chains are underrated for the vehicle's weight rating, which could allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle.
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 (underrated safety chains) that can lead to trailer detachment and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2021 Passport 282QB, 2400RB, and 2704RK trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailers.
Underrated safety chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This defect poses a safety hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. 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 PASSPORT
- Brand
- KEYSTONE
- Manufacturer
- Keystone RV Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 574
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)
- PASSPORT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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