Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 15V-762 · 2015–2016 Dutchmen Voltage
Keystone RV Company recall 15V-762 covers 1,756 2015–2016 Dutchmen Voltage for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V762000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Dutchmen Voltage recreational trailers manufactured August 6, 2014, to October 15, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an exterior folding ladder that is not properly secured to the vehicle wall.
The risk
If the ladder is not properly attached to the trailer, the ladder may detach while being used, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install the appropriate fasteners to properly secure the ladder to vehicle wall, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-242.
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
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 50 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 6, 2014 to October 15, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.