Tuesday, June 23, 2009
RECALL: 2010 KEYSTONE PASSPORT TRAVEL TRAILER: AXLE LOAD
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / PASSPORT 2010
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V228000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52
Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 52 MY 2010 PASSPORT TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE(S). THE AXLE RATING MAY NOT MATCH THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING LABEL.
Consequence:
TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE RATING TAGS, COMPARE TO THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THEN IF THEY DO NOT MATCH EITHER REPLACE THE AXLE IF UNDER RATED OR REPLACE THE LABELS IF OVER RATED. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 09-122. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
KEYSTONE / PASSPORT 2010
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 10, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V228000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 52
Summary:
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 52 MY 2010 PASSPORT TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT AXLE(S). THE AXLE RATING MAY NOT MATCH THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING LABEL.
Consequence:
TOWING A VEHICLE WITH THE AXLE LOADED BEYOND THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT RATING MAY RESULT IN AXLE FAILURE LEADING TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLE RATING TAGS, COMPARE TO THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THEN IF THEY DO NOT MATCH EITHER REPLACE THE AXLE IF UNDER RATED OR REPLACE THE LABELS IF OVER RATED. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 09-122. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
