Axle: spindleRecall 18V-853 · 2019 Keystone Montana

Keystone RV Company recall 18V-853 covers 169 2019 Keystone Montana for a axle: spindle problem, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.

78%
Vehicles repaired131 of 169 · 2020 Q2
Vehicles affected1691 model
ReportedNov 30, 2018Owners notified Jan 14, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V853000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers. The axles may have defective welds on the spindles, potentially resulting in a spindle and wheel assembly detaching from the axle.

The risk

If the spindle or wheel assembly detaches from the axle, it can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle tag, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-342.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

78%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q12020 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 10, 2018 to November 9, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.