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Keystone Energy Recall 07V518: Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

NHTSA campaign 07V518, reported November 6, 2007, 62 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 07V518KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Problem
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT HANGER AND SHACKLE BOLT TORQUEON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.
Risk
IF THE BOLTS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE APPLIED, THEY COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SHACKLE BOLTS HAVE THE CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS. NO TRAILERS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2007.
Notes
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 07-095.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 Energy2008
Keystone Hideout2007