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Dutchmen Voltage Recall 15V762: Exterior ladder can detach during use, risking injury

NHTSA campaign 15V762, reported November 17, 2015, 1,756 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Dutchmen Voltage trailers built between August 6, 2014 and October 15, 2015 may have an exterior folding ladder that is not properly secured to the vehicle wall. If the ladder is not properly attached, it may detach while being used, which increases the risk of injury.

Owners should stop relying on the exterior ladder until it has been inspected. Dealers will inspect the trailer and install the appropriate fasteners to properly secure the ladder to the vehicle wall. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer.

You can check whether your trailer's VIN has any open recalls and contact Keystone RV Company customer service at 1-866-425-4369 (Keystone recall number 15-242) for more information.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V762Keystone RV Company
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dutchmen Voltage recreational trailers manufactured August 6, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an exterior folding ladder that is not properly secured to the vehicle wall.
Risk
If the ladder is not properly attached to the trailer, the ladder may detach while being used, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install the appropriate fasteners to properly secure the ladder to vehicle wall, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-242.
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.

Affected vehicles

Dutchmen Voltage20152016