NHTSA Recall 00V213000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V213000; Date: Aug. 4, 2000
This condition could cause the trailer brakes to be inoperative during a trailer breakaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Keystone Cougar
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Keystone Rv Company
Affected Units:: 74
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers. There is a lack of a ground to the junction box located under the gooseneck and above the pin box. This could result in a failure to activate the brakes in the event the fifth wheel becomes disengaged from the tow vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a ground wire between the junction box and the trailer frame.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 24, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact keystone RV at 1-219-642-4001. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236)
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 24, 2000
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