CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
- Risk
- If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-334.
- 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
Some 2019 travel trailers and fifth wheels have axles that may be missing the inner bearing race on the hubs. Without it, the wheel bearing can burn out or the hub can overheat.
A bearing failure can affect how the trailer handles and raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the axles for hub clearance and, if clearance is insufficient, install the appropriate parts at no cost. Owners can contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 (Keystone recall number 18-334), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Crossroads Sunset | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen Aero Lite | 2019 |
| Dutchmen Atlas | 2019 |
| Keystone Bullet | 2019 |
| Keystone Cougar | 2019 |
| Keystone Hideout | 2019 |
| Keystone Laredo | 2019 |
| Keystone Passport | 2019 |
| Keystone Springdale | 2019 |