CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Passport recreational trailers, model 3350BHWE, manufactured January 6, 2016, to April 21, 2016. These trailers were built with axles that have a 3500 pound capacity instead of being built with axles that have a 4400 pound capacity.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed, the incorrect axle may be overloaded and fail as a result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-252.
- 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 2016-2017 Keystone Passport recreational trailers (model 3350BHWE, built January 6, 2016 to April 21, 2016) were equipped with rear axles rated at 3,500 pounds instead of the required 4,400-pound capacity. If the trailer is loaded to its listed specifications, the undersized axle can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Keystone will replace the axle free of charge at an authorized dealer. Keystone has notified owners and the recall began May 16, 2016. You can contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 (Keystone recall number 16-252) and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Keystone Passport | 20162017 |
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