Dutchmen and Keystone Recall 16V825000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 16V825000 · announced November 15, 2016 · filed by Keystone Rv Company · 6,252 units affected

The problem

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

The risk

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.

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

• 2015 Dutchmen Voltage
• 2016 Dutchmen Voltage
• 2015 Keystone Carbon
• 2016 Keystone Carbon
• 2015 Keystone Fuzion
• 2016 Keystone Fuzion
• 2015 Keystone Impact
• 2016 Keystone Impact
• 2015 Keystone Raptor
• 2016 Keystone Raptor

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