CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheel trailers manufactured March 11, 2016, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were incorrectly built with a 18,000 lb rated fifth wheel pin box hitch instead of a 21,000 lb rated hitch.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is loaded to a weight greater than 18,000 lbs, the pin box can fail, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone notified owners, and dealers will remove and replace the pin box inner with one rated for 21,000 lbs, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-259.
- 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
Some fifth wheel trailers were built with an 18,000 lb rated fifth wheel pin box hitch instead of the 21,000 lb rated hitch that was intended. If the trailer is loaded above 18,000 lbs, the pin box can fail. This could cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle and raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, stop loading it beyond 18,000 lbs until the hitch has been checked. The repair is free: an authorized dealer will remove the pin box inner and replace it with one rated for 21,000 lbs. You can also contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 about this recall, referenced as 16-259. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm your trailer is covered.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dutchmen Voltage | 2017 |
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