EquipmentRecall 16V-825 · Dutchmen and Keystone vehicles
Keystone RV Company recall 16V-825 covers 6,252 Dutchmen and Keystone vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V825000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
The risk
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.
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
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 318 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 15, 2014 to September 30, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.