CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicles, model 303BH. The Federal Identification Tag on these vehicles overstate the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 800lbs for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect GAWR makes the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrect and may result in the vehicle being overloaded, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-289.
- 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 Federal Identification Tag on certain Springdale recreational vehicles (2012 through 2018 model years, model 303BH) lists a Gross Axle Weight Rating that is 800 pounds per axle higher than it should be. Because of this error, the Cargo Carrying Capacity label is also incorrect, and the vehicle does not meet the federal certification requirements in 49 CFR Part 567.
The wrong rating can lead owners to load the vehicle beyond its true capacity. An overloaded RV may have degraded vehicle control and a higher risk of a crash.
Keystone RV Company will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the label with a new Federal Placard showing the correct GAWR and a new Cargo Carrying Capacity label, free of charge. Owners can contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 (recall number 17-289), and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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