Improperly Tightened Axle U-Bolts – 2021-2022 Keystone Crossroads Redwood, Dutchmen Voltage, & Yukon Trailers

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September 30, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V728000

Improperly Tightened Axle U-Bolts

A sliding axle can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V728

Manufacturer Keystone RV Company

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 721

 

Summary

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Crossroads Redwood, Dutchmen Voltage, and Yukon trailers. The U-bolts on the axles may have been improperly tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and the axle to slide.

 

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the axle spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 22-436. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 21V-015.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 


10/14/22

Keystone RV Company

SAFETY ADVISORY # 22-436

Dexter 8k Axles

 

Keystone is conducting a voluntary RECALL notification campaign in accordance with the National Highway Transportation and Safety Act. It has been decided that vehicles in the recall population have a Dexter axle using a spring pack with U-bolts that may not be properly torqued. Under certain conditions during travel, if the improperly torqued U-bolts come loose there is an increased risk of the axle sliding back on the springs, which could result in poor vehicle handling and/or vehicle crash.

 

Models Included:

Year Model Serial Number Ranges
2021-2022 Redwood – All Models M9340239 – M9340542 N9340000 – N9340112
2021-2022 Voltage – 3845 MZ991010 – MZ991450 NZ990045 – NZ990585
2021-2022 Yukon –  421FL MZ980131 – MZ980837 NZ980014 – NZ980301

 

Parts Required:

None 

 

Tools Required:

Torque Wrench – ¾” socket

Note – Check serial number on Key Express to verify the campaign is open. Some vehicles were repaired before they left Keystone.

When performing warranty or recall service, please make certain that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.

The remedy is to torque the axle U-bolt nuts in a cross pattern to 110 ft lbs.

 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Locate the trailer on a level, flat, hard surface. Chock the wheels.

Step 2

Follow the Dexter instructions below. 

Step 3

Proceed to warranty reimbursement.

 

U-Bolt Fastener Torque on D80 Axle Models  (RE-TORQUE)

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Chronology :

6/13/2022 – During a claim review of 8k axles it was determined that a claim of axles had shifted similar to Keystone recall 21-394, 21V-015. Claim review to determine number of total failures.

6/16/2022 – Four cases were sent to Dexter to review failures of spring packs. Dexter opened investigation into failures.

8/18/2022 – Meeting with Dexter to review a total of 9 failures dating between 1/7/2021 and 8/18/2022, zero personal injuries or deaths, and review investigation. No new information determined into failure mode of spring pack. No determination could be made as failed axles had yet to be returned from dealers to review failed parts. Failed parts to be obtained and tested.

9/14/2022 – Meeting with Dexter to review investigation. No new information determined into the failure mode of the spring pack. Investigation is ongoing.

9/15/2022 – Keystone Safety Committee reviewed the information and concluded that the data presented indicated a unanimous vote for a voluntary recall. Investigation called for to determine affected unit range.

9/23/2022 – Range determined.

 


6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
CROSSROADS REDWOOD 2021-2022
DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE 2021-2022
DUTCHMEN YUKON 2021-2022

 


11 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V728-2571.pdf 694.46KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V728-9280.PDF 216.177KB

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Recall 573 Report – 10/5/2022 Amendment 1

RCLRPT-22V728-8821.PDF 216.521KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V728-1889.pdf 231.411KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V728-1308.pdf 92.428KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V728-3634.pdf 126.439KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V728-2256.pdf 87.869KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V728-6593.PDF 211.135KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22V728-1904.PDF 211.236KB

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ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-22V728-0993.pdf 105.961KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2

RCLQRT-22V728-0757.PDF 211.322KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V728&docType=RCL

 


 

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