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Safety recall · 06V257000

Suspension Keystone recall

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 14, 2006. It covers about 72 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
06V257000
Reported
Jul 14, 2006
Vehicles
72
Area
Suspension

The problem

Certain fifth wheel trailers may have been manufactured with axle springs that were rated for 4400 lbs. Per axle instead of 52oo lbs.

The risk

The axle springs may fail due to being overloaded if the vehicle is loaded beyond the capacity of the springs.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the axle spring with springs rated at 5200 lbs. Per axle free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Contacts

Keystone recall no. 06-072. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Keystone dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V257000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2007 Keystone Cougar96D

Questions

Is the 06V257000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. KEYSTONE RV COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 06V257000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 06V257000 announced?

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 14, 2006. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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