2006 Keystone Cambridge

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 IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy. KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Defect. ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP A SEPARATION AT THE WELD BETWEEN THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WHEEL AND THE OUTER RIM.

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL WHEELS WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 574-537-3925.

Defect. ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE DIMMER SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED WITH REVERSE POLARITY. THIS WILL CAUSE THE LIGHTS ON THE SWITCHED CIRCUIT TO EITHER NOT FUNCTION AT ALL OR THE DIMMER SWITCH WILL NOT DIM OR SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS.

Risk. THE SWITCH MAY BECOME VERY HOT AND MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE SWITCH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND VERIFY THE SWITCH IS WIRED CORRECTLY. THE SWITCH WILL BE TESTED TO DETERMINE IF IT TURNS THE LIGHTS ON, DIMS THE LIGHTS, AND SHUTS THEM OFF. IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT PASS THIS FUNCTION TEST, IT WILL BE REPLACED AND WIRED ACCORDINGLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KEYSTONE CAMBRIDGE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEELS WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V201000 (WHEELS) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED WITH A MISSION LOADMAX T-108 RADIAL TUBELESS TRAILER TIRE, SIZE ST235/80R-16E, MANUFACTURED BY NANKANG IN CHINA, AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE US BY TIRE CO, INC. THE TIRE WAS ONE OF FOUR LIKE TIRES ON MY 2006 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER, MODEL 3400RL, PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL 2006 AND WITH LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON THE TIRES AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE DID NOT LOSE AIR, BUT THE SEPARATED TREAD FLEW OFF THE TIRE AND DAMAGED THE SHEET METAL FENDER SKIRT OF THE TRAILER. NO LOSS OF CONTROL, INJURIES, OR OTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED. BEFORE TAKING ACTION TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE, I SEARCHED THE NHTSA COMPLAINTS FILE ON THE WEB AND FOUND FOUR REPORTS ON SEPARATED OR BLOWN OUT MISSION TIRES. I ALSO SEARCHED DISCUSSION FORUMS (RV.NET, TRAILER LIFE.COM, AND OTHERS) AND FOUND DOZENS OF COMPLAINTS OF SEPARATED OR BLOWN OUT MISSION TIRES ON TRAVEL TRAILERS AND 5TH WHEELS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. I DECIDED NOT TO TAKE ANY FURTHER RISK WITH THE MISSION TIRES AND REPLACED ALL TIRES INCLUDING THE SPARE, WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A LIGHT TRUCK TIRES. AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT, I FOUND OVER 18" OF TREAD BULGING AND SEPARATED FROM THE CASING OF ANOTHER OF THE FOUR MISSION TIRES, AND 2" X 8" BLISTER ON THE INSIDE OF THE CASING OF THE THIRD MISSION TIRE. THE FOURTH MISSION TIRE THAT WAS ON THE GROUND AND THE SPARE (A NANKANG TIRE BRANDED MILESTAR M-108) APPEAR TO HAVE NO

DT: A TRAILER CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE BACK END OF THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS MONTONE . *AK