The problem
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the axle spring shackle nuts may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the nuts are not tightened correctly, the suspension bolts could loosen and come off while driving which could lead to poor vehicle handling increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the shackle nut torque and correct it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2006. Owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.
Contacts
Keystone rv recall no. 06-075. 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 06V346000.
- 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.