CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alpine fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured August 10, 2015, to December 1, 2016, and Avalanche fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured September 11, 2015, to December 1, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected vehicles may have incorrect spare tire load range information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the operator inflates the spare tire using the information on the Federal Certification label information, the tire may be overinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure.
- Remedy
- Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-275.
- 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 Alpine and Avalanche fifth-wheel trailers may have an incorrect spare tire load range on the Federal Certification (placard) label. The trailer does not meet the federal certification labeling requirements.
If the spare tire is inflated using the figures on the label, the tire may be overinflated. An overinflated tire is more likely to fail, which can create a dangerous situation while towing or when the spare is in use.
Owners should contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 (Keystone recall number 17-275). Dealers will replace the Federal Placard free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Keystone Alpine | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Keystone Avalanche | 20162017 |