The problem
Keystone is recalling 10 my 2008 laredo fifth wheel travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' The federal identification label and tire and loading information label does not contain the correct gross axle weight rating (gawr). The label indicates a capacity of 6,000 lbs, but instead should read 5,080 lbs. Also the tire size and maximum inflation pressure is listed at 235/80/r16e at 80 psi and it should be 225/75/r15d at 65 psi maximum inflation.
The risk
Loading the vehicle beyond the actual gawr could result in poor vehicle handling characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. If an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.
Contacts
Keystone recall no. 08-114. 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 08V685000.
- 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.