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Keystone Outback Recall 06V230: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA campaign 06V230, reported June 28, 2006, 27 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 06V230KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TEKONSHA EMERGENCY BRAKE BREAKAWAY SWITCHES SOLD BY CEQUENT, AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING COMPONENT MAY CAUSE THE BREAKAWAY DEVICE TO FAIL OR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Risk
IN THE CASE OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, A FAILURE OF THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BREAKAWAY SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THESE TRAILERS ARE STILL LOCATED AT THE KEYSTONE RV MANUFACTURING FACILITY OR IN THE POSSESSION OF DEALERS.
Notes
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-070.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Keystone Outback2007
Keystone Springdale2007