Keystone Rv Company | NHTSA Recall #08V685000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V685000 by Keystone Rv Company. Includes 10 affected units, PART 567/INCORRECT INFORMATION, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Keystone is recalling 10 my 2008 laredo fifth wheel travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the federal identification label and tire and loading information label does not contain the correct gross axle weight rating (gawr). the label indicates a capacity of 6,000 lbs, but instead should read 5,080 lbs. also the tire size and maximum inflation pressure is listed at 235/80/r16e at 80 psi and it should be 225/75/r15d at 65 psi maximum inflation.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. if an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. the recall is expected to begin during january 2009. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V685000
Manufacturer: Keystone Rv Company
Report Received Date: 2008-12-18T00:00:00
Subject: Part 567/incorrect information
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08-114
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Keystone is recalling 10 my 2008 laredo fifth wheel travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the federal identification label and tire and loading information label does not contain the correct gross axle weight rating (gawr). the label indicates a capacity of 6,000 lbs, but instead should read 5,080 lbs. also the tire size and maximum inflation pressure is listed at 235/80/r16e at 80 psi and it should be 225/75/r15d at 65 psi maximum inflation.
Consequence Summary: Loading the vehicle beyond the actual gawr could result in poor vehicle handling characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. if an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. the recall is expected to begin during january 2009. 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-xtzy-vrvi~jfqs
NHTSA ID: 08V685000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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