Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleRecall 07V-518 · Keystone vehicles
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall 07V-518 covers 62 Keystone vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V518000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT HANGER AND SHACKLE BOLT TORQUEON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.
The risk
IF THE BOLTS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE APPLIED, THEY COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SHACKLE BOLTS HAVE THE CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS. NO TRAILERS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2007.
KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 07-095.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2007 to October 12, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.