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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers manufactured June 10, 2015 through April 6, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the two sections of LED rope lights that serve as backlighting for the countertop each have exposed ends which may short against each other, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Keystone notified owners, and dealers will install a heat shrink tube over one of the LED rope light ends, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-255.
- 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 Dutchmen Kodiak trailers built between June 10, 2015 and April 6, 2016 have LED rope lights behind the countertop with exposed ends. Those ends may touch each other and cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire.
Authorized dealers will install a heat shrink tube over one of the LED rope light ends at no cost to you. If you own an affected trailer, contact Keystone RV Company customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall number 16-255. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dutchmen Kodiak | 20162017 |
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