CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante recreational trailers. The brake wire may have been improperly attached to the spring assembly on the axles, allowing the wire to be damaged and short circuit.
- Risk
- Damage to the wire can cause a loss of trailer braking, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. An electrical short of the brake wire can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the brake wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-316
- 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 brake wire on certain 2018 recreational trailers may have been improperly attached to the axle spring assembly. Over time, the wire can be damaged and short circuit, which can cause a loss of trailer braking and a longer stopping distance, raising the risk of a crash. An electrical short in the brake wire can also increase the risk of a fire.
Owners should contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and have an authorized dealer relocate the brake wiring as needed. The repair is free of charge. Keystone will also notify owners directly. You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Crossroads Cruiser | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Crossroads Volante | 2018 |