Keystone Recall 14V120000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 14V120000 · announced March 12, 2014 · filed by Keystone Rv Company · 708 units affected

The problem

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication.

The risk

With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number associated with this recall is 14-202.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Keystone Bullet
• 2014 Keystone Cougar
• 2014 Keystone Hideout
• 2014 Keystone Passport
• 2014 Keystone Springdale

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.