2018 Keystone Springdale

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 2016-2018 Springdale and Summerland recreational trailers. The wiring for the electric stabilizer jacks were incorrectly connected to the unprotected side of the breaker.

Risk. An electrical short in the wiring for the electric stabilizer jack can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the electrical stabilizer jack wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-299.

Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicles, model 303BH. The Federal Identification Tag on these vehicles overstate the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 800lbs for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. The incorrect GAWR makes the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrect and may result in the vehicle being overloaded, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-289.

MY CAMPER TRAILER WAS PARKED AT A CAMPGROUND OVER A WEEKEND. WE USED THE HOT WATER HEATER FOR WASHING DISHES AND OUR HANDS, NO SHOWERS. THE PROPANE HOT WATER HEATER EXHAUST MELTED THE PLASTIC LANYARD FOR THE CAP ON THE FRESH WATER FILL PORT DIRECTLY ABOVE IT. IF I HAD NOT THOUGHT OF IT, THE WATER HOSE THAT SUPPLIES THE WATER TO THE CAMPER WOULD HAVE BEEN DIRECTLY OVER THE EXHAUST AND POSSIBLY MELTED CAUSING A COMPLETE FAILURE OF A PRESSURIZED WATER HOSE. THE FRESH WATER PORTS ARE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER AND THE EXHAUST WILL QUITE EASILY MELT ANY OF THE PLASTIC.