Dutchmen and Keystone Recall 18V843000: Power Train, Axle Hubs
NHTSA recall 18V843000 · announced November 28, 2018 · filed by Keystone Rv Company · 982 units affected
The problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
The risk
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.
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
- 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite
- 2019 Dutchmen Atlas
- 2019 Keystone Bullet
- 2019 Keystone Cougar
- 2019 Keystone Hideout
- 2019 Keystone Outback
- 2019 Keystone Passport
- 2019 Keystone Springdale
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.