NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V651
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,236
A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Keystone Impact and Fuzion recreational trailers. The wiring for the electric brakes may contact the tires or wheels, causing damage to the wires, potentially reducing the trailer's braking ability.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring for damage, making repairs as necessary, install wiring protection and re-route the wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-330.
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.
9/25/18
Keystone RV Company
SAFETY ADVISORY # 18-330
Fuzion/Impact Brake Wiring
Keystone is conducting a voluntary RECALL notification campaign in accordance with the National Highway Transportation and Safety Act. It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population have brake wiring that may touch the tires or wheels while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain conditions during travel, if the brake wires rub against the wheel or tire, there is an increased risk of property damage and poor vehicle handling.
Models Included: | 2016 – 2019 Fuzion Fifth Wheels |
2016 – 2019 Impact Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers | |
Serial Number Ranges: | Fuzion – All Models 2016 GF810853 - GF811149 2017 HF810000 - HF811107 2018 JF810000 - JF811183 2019 KF810000 - KF810304Impact – All Models 2016 GF815466 - GF815717 2017 HF815000 - HF815805 2018 JF815000 - JF815936 2019 KF815000 - KF815171 |
Parts Required: | 108589 - Wire - Split Loom - 1/4" - Poly Tube – Black (maximum 6 feet, can be purchased locally) - Wire connector – if needed, purchased locally |
Tools Required: | - Wire strippers - Wire crimpers |
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 inspect the brake wiring at each axle for damage. If the wiring is damaged, appropriate repairs should be made. If wire loom is not present, it should be installed and the wires should be attached to the axle to prevent further damage.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Locate the trailer on a level, flat, hard surface.
Chock the wheels.
Step 2
Gain access to the brake wiring on the off-door side and inspect for damage. See Figure 1.
Step 3
Add wire loom to the wires if not present and zip tie wiring to the top of the tie plate as shown in Figures 2 & 3.
Step 4
Proceed to warranty reimbursement.
WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT
REPAIR
Submit the claim on Key Express using Flat Rate Code # 7133042A In the Complaint section note: Safety Advisory # 18-330 In the Cause section note: Safety Advisory # 18-330
In the Correction section note: Corrected wiring installation. Wiring is now installed in a safe manner.
The amount of time authorized for this repair is 0.5 hour.
Please call Keystone RV Customer Service at (866) 273-1451 if you have any questions.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Safety Recall: Safety Advisory: October 1, 2018 |
SAFETY ADVISORY 18-330
«Dealer_name»
ATTN: Service Manager
«Street»
«Street_2»
«City», «State» «Zip»
«Country»
Dear «Dealer_name»,
Keystone RV Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model 2016-2019 Keystone Fuzion and Impact Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers. As a result, Keystone RV is conducting a safety recall.
Reason for this recall | It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population have brake wiring that may touch the tires or wheels while the vehicle is in motion. Under certain conditions during travel, if the brake wires rub against the wheel or tire, there is an increased risk of property damage and poor vehicle handling. The vehicles included in the recall are: 2016-2019 Keystone Fuzion and Impact Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers
|
Our records indicate unit(s) sold or in your present lot inventory fall within this range, which will require immediate preventative action. Important: If some of the units are still in your inventory, Federal Law requires you to complete the recall service on those units before retail delivery. The unit VIN(s) our records indicate are presently in your inventory or have been sold are as follows:
Claims for the units which have been serviced must be submitted. Claims submitted will be used by Keystone to record recall service completions and provide dealer payments. Enclosed is a copy of the Safety Advisory #18-330, which details how to remedy the situation and the proper reimbursement procedures.
We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause and greatly appreciate your cooperation. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this correspondence or the enclosed Safety Advisory, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Rick Deisler
Vice President Service Operations
cc. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
cc. Transport Canada
Remedy Instructions and TSB
9/25/18
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCRIT-18V651-7717.pdf
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: US: 18V-651
CAN: 2018-530
Safety Advisory: 18-330
October 1, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCMN-18V651-8658.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
October 15, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V651-2998.pdf
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V651&docType=RCL
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