CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
- Problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
- Risk
- If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.
- 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 recreational trailers may have been built with axle hub inner bearings that were not sufficiently greased. Without adequate lubrication, the bearings can overheat and fail, which may cause the hub to fail.
A hub failure can affect how the trailer handles and raises the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trailers should take this recall seriously and avoid towing until the issue is checked, if they have concerns.
Keystone RV Company will notify owners directly. Authorized dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings and repair them as needed at no cost to you. You can also contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369, referencing Keystone recall number 18-340, and check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dutchmen Aero Lite | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Dutchmen Atlas | 2019 |
| Keystone Bullet | 2019 |
| Keystone Cougar | 2019 |
| Keystone Hideout | 2019 |
| Keystone Outback | 2019 |
| Keystone Passport | 2019 |
| Keystone Springdale | 2019 |