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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
- Risk
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.
- 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 2015-2016 Keystone and Dutchmen toy hauler fifth wheels are equipped with aluminum black ladders that have retractable hinges. Each hinge has a welded "top hat" piece that can separate from the hinge.
If a hinge separates while the ladder is in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners should contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall 16-267. Dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges at no charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dutchmen Voltage | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Keystone Carbon | 20152016 |
| Keystone Fuzion | 20152016 |
| Keystone Impact | 20152016 |
| Keystone Raptor | 20152016 |