Monday, June 14, 2010

 

RECALL: 2010 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS: REMOTE RECEIVER NOT COMPATIBLE WITH HIGH SPEED LANDING GEAR MOTOR

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / RAPTOR 2010
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 01, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V238000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 389
Summary:
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2, 2010. THE REMOTE RECEIVER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HIGH SPEED LANDING GEAR MOTOR. IF THE MOTOR IS OPERATED IN A BINDING SITUATION, THE REMOTE RECEIVER MAY BE DAMAGED AND OVERHEAT DUE TO AN INADEQUATE BREAKER AND FUSE PROTECTION AND THE EXCESSIVE CURRENT DRAW OF THE MOTOR.
Consequence:
CONTINUING TO OPERATE THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR IN THIS CONDITION WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy:
KEYSTONE RV WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE RV'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10-141. 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 .



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