Keystone Rv Company | NHTSA Recall #07V286000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V286000 by Keystone Rv Company. Includes 995 affected units, VALVE STEM LEAKAGE ON 16" STEEL WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain fifth wheel trailers built with 16" steel wheels may leak at the valve stem during inflation or when checking the air pressure due to improper seating of the valve stem. some models have aluminum wheels with a steel spare and only the spare is affected. indication of the defect occurs when applying sideways pressure to the valve stem (such as checking the tire pressure). air will leak through the valve hole in the rim.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the snap-in valve stem with a bolt-in valve stem. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V286000
Manufacturer: Keystone Rv Company
Report Received Date: 2007-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Valve stem leakage on 16" steel wheels
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 995

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07-083
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain fifth wheel trailers built with 16" steel wheels may leak at the valve stem during inflation or when checking the air pressure due to improper seating of the valve stem. some models have aluminum wheels with a steel spare and only the spare is affected. indication of the defect occurs when applying sideways pressure to the valve stem (such as checking the tire pressure). air will leak through the valve hole in the rim.
Consequence Summary: Continuing to pull a vehicle with improperly inflated tires will result in poor vehicle handling and increased risk of property damage and a a vehicle crash could occur if the tire fails as a result of under-inflation.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the snap-in valve stem with a bolt-in valve stem. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-43en_anqy_vbmu
NHTSA ID: 07V286000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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