2013 Keystone Avalanche

Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Risk. If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

WE PURCHASED A 2013 KEYSTONE AVALANCHE WHICH WAS EQUIPPED WITH TOW MASTER TIRES SIZE ST235/80R/16 WE WERE GOING ON OUR THIRD TRIP BUT FORTUNATELY BEFORE LEAVING A SIDEWALL BULGE WAS NOTICED THE TIRE ONLY HAD ABOUT 1,200 MILES ON IT. WE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE BUT TOW MASTER ALTHOUGH ADMITTING THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE WOULD ONLY REIMBURSE US A SMALL PORTION OF WHAT WE HAD TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT TIRE THIS HAPPENED IN APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 2013. IN 2014 WE LEFT FOR A TRIP FROM ALBUQUERQUE NM TO AZ I CHECKED THE TIRES BEFORE LEAVING FOUR HOURS INTO THE TRIP I WAS DOING 65 MPH, ANOTHER TIRE A TOW MASTER COMPLETELY SHREDDED DAMAGING OUR 5TH WHEEL. I AM WAITING FOR TOW MASTER TO EXAMINE THE TIRE OR AT LEAST WHAT IS LEFT OF IT. I HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE TO CONTINUE THE TRIP FOR PEACE OF MIND AND SAFETY. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THE OTHER TOWMASTER TIRES AND INTEND TO ASK TOW MASTER TO PAY FOR THE NEW TIRES AS I FEEL THEY ARE UNSAFE AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE EVEN DEATH. THE DOT # OF THE TIES IS 83B5 (CBP) WE NOW FEEL WE HAVE TP PURCHASE A SECOND SPARE TO REPLACE THE TOW MASTER SPARE BECAUSE OF THE PRIOR INCIDENTS. *TR