Electrical system: wiringRecall 98V-224 · 1998–1999 Keystone Springdale

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall 98V-224 covers 451 1998–1999 Keystone Springdale for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1998.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4511 model

ReportedSep 15, 1998Owners notified Sep 18, 1998

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V224000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS. ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND CAN BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE WATER TANK SUPPORT CROSS MEMBER AND THE FURNACE PLENUM.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRES IF NECESSARY.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAVEL TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-219-534-7818.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Keystone Springdale1998, 1999