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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V469
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 126
Underrated Safety Chains Installed
The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite trailers. The trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 9,680lbs, however, the safety chains are rated at 7,600lbs.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600lb rated chains with 11,700lb rated chains, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-326.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Acknowledgement
August 8, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V469-9138.pdf
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