Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryRecall 13V-305 · 2013–2014 Keystone Laredo
Keystone RV Company recall 13V-305 covers 239 2013–2014 Keystone Laredo for a electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery problem, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V305000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Keystone RV is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Laredo Fifth Wheel vehicles, models 270SRL, 280SBH, 290SRE and 293SBH, manufactured March 6, 2013, through June 27, 2013. The battery box has inadequate support for the battery and the box may fall out of position during travel.
The risk
The battery box may fall out of position resulting in electrical shorts which may lead to a fire. Also, the battery box may fall from the vehicle creating a road hazard.
The fix
Keystone RV will notify owners and will install a battery box mounting reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's identification code for this recall is 13-194.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 March 6, 2013 to June 27, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.