2014 Keystone Carbon

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.

WHILE DRIVING MY NEW 2014 KEYSTONE, CARBON 5TH WHEEL ON THE FREEWAY, THE SCREWS THAT HOLD THE OUT DOOR COMPARTMENT FOR THE FUEL TANK HOSE FELL OUT AND THE DOOR WAS HANGING ON BY ONLY SEVERAL SCREWS. IF THE DOOR HAD FALLEN OFF OR COME OPEN AND THE FUEL NOZZLE FELL OUT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY. THE RV DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE SCREWS THAT FELL OUT THAT HOLD THE WHEEL COVER AREA ON THE SLIDER FROM FLAPPING IN THE WIND. IN ADDITION THE BRACKET WAS ALSO CRACKED IN HALF. MAJOR POOR DESIGN. *JS