NHTSA Recall 16V564000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V564000; Date: Jul. 29, 2016
If the vehicle is loaded to a weight greater than 18,000 lbs, the pin box can fail, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Dutchmen Voltage
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Keystone Rv Company
Affected Units:: 19
Recall Summary:
Keystone RV company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 dutchmen voltage toy hauler fifth wheel trailers manufactured March 11, 2016, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were incorrectly built with a 18,000 lb rated fifth wheel pin box hitch instead of a 21,000 lb rated hitch.
How to Fix:
Keystone notified owners, and dealers will remove and replace the pin box inner with one rated for 21,000 lbs, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-259.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 2016
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