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Keystone Avalanche Recall 17V444: Kitchen slide bolt can hit tire, causing sudden blowout

NHTSA campaign 17V444, reported July 14, 2017, 137 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016-2018 Keystone Avalanche trailers have an adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide-out that can contact the front tire. If that happens, the tire may fail suddenly, which raises the risk of a crash.

Keystone will replace the adjustment bolt with a shorter one at no cost through authorized dealers. Owners can also contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall 17-293. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to see whether your trailer is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V444Keystone RV Company
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER; TIRES
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Keystone Avalanche recreational trailers, model 370RD. The affected vehicles have an adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide-out that could contact the front tire.
Risk
If the bolt contacts the front tire, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the adjustment bolt with a shorter one, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-293.
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.

Affected vehicles

Keystone Avalanche201620172018