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Keystone Cougar Recall 06V257: Suspension

NHTSA campaign 06V257, reported July 14, 2006, 72 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 06V257KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Component
SUSPENSION
Problem
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AXLE SPRINGS THAT WERE RATED FOR 4400 LBS. PER AXLE INSTEAD OF 52OO LBS.
Risk
THE AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING OVERLOADED IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF THE SPRINGS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLE SPRING WITH SPRINGS RATED AT 5200 LBS. PER AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-072.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 Cougar2007