CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Keystone Carbon and Raptor fifth wheel recreational trailers, and 2016-2017 Fuzion and Dutchmen Voltage fifth wheel recreational trailers. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
- Risk
- If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-274.
- 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
The rear cargo door hinges on these fifth wheel recreational trailers may have welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that are not strong enough. As a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
If the door does not open as expected, people standing in its path can be struck and injured. Owners should avoid standing in the door's path when opening or closing it until the hinge is repaired.
Keystone will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the ramp door hinge at no charge. To check whether your trailer is included, contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall number 16-274.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dutchmen Voltage | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Keystone Carbon | 2017 |
| Keystone Fuzion | 20162017 |
| Keystone Raptor | 2017 |