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Keystone Hideout Recall 18V143: Loose Propane Valve Screw Can Leak Gas and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 18V143, reported March 2, 2018, 2,958 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018 Keystone, Dutchmen, and Crossroads recreational trailers have a Norcold N306 mini refrigerator that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw. When the refrigerator runs in gas mode, this can allow propane to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Owners will be notified by Keystone RV Company. Authorized dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten or install the gas valve port screw at no cost to the owner. Recall work began on April 23, 2018.

If you own one of these trailers, contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 (Keystone recall number 18-315) and check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V143Keystone RV Company
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Keystone Passport, Summerland and Hideout, Dutchmen Aspen Trail and Coleman, and Crossroads Zinger recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw.
Risk
The loose or missing propane gas port screw can allow propane gas to leak when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-315.
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

Crossroads Zinger2018
Dutchmen Aspen Trail2018
Dutchmen Coleman2018
Keystone Hideout2018
Keystone Passport2018
Keystone Summerland2018