Leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracketRecall 14V-146 · Keystone vehicles
Keystone RV Company recall 14V-146 covers 32 Keystone vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Summerland, Springdale, Bullet, and Cougar recreational travel trailers and fifth wheels. The affected vehicles may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
The risk
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the spring hanger, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-205.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.