CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016 Retreat recreational trailers manufactured July 13, 2015, to September 24, 2015, and model year 2016 Residence recreational trailers manufactured April 2, 2015, to September 2, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an insufficient weld on the rear mounting plate that the detachable A-frame is bolted to.
- Risk
- If the A-Frame plate detaches from the frame while the vehicle is in motion it can reduce vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and repair them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-238.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Keystone Residence and Retreat recreational trailers may have been built with an insufficient weld on the rear mounting plate that holds the detachable A-frame. Over time, the plate can separate from the frame while the trailer is being towed.
If the A-frame plate detaches while the trailer is moving, handling can be reduced, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the welds and repair them as needed. Owners can also contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 (Keystone recall number 15-238), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Keystone Residence | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Keystone Retreat | 2016 |