The problem
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the dimmer switch may have been wired with reverse polarity. This will cause the lights on the switched circuit to either not function at all or the dimmer switch will not dim or shut off the lights.
The risk
The switch may become very hot and melt the plastic housing of the switch possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and verify the switch is wired correctly. The switch will be tested to determine if it turns the lights on, dims the lights, and shuts them off. If the switch does not pass this function test, it will be replaced and wired accordingly free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2005. Owners may contact keystone at 866-425-4369.
Contacts
Keystone recall no. 05-053. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Keystone dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V083000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.