Keystone RV Company: Safety Recalls in 2006
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Keystone RV Company in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 12, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-075)
AXLE SPRING SHACKLE NUT TORQUE
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE AXLE SPRING SHACKLE NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
NHTSA ID: 06V346000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 286
Consequence Summary:
IF THE NUTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY, THE SUSPENSION BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND COME OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD LEAD TO POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHACKLE NUT TORQUE AND CORRECT IT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 18, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-074)
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF FURNACE
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE FURNACE AIR INTAKE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE AIR INTAKE MAY DRAW AIR FROM INSIDE THE UNIT (INSTEAD OF FRESH OUTSIDE AIR) WHICH CAN CAUSE IMPROPER GAS/AIR MIXTURE AND INEFFICIENT COMBUSTION. ALSO, IF THE TRANSITION TUBE HITS THE FURNACE AIR INTAKE TUBE END TO END, INSTEAD OF OVERLAPPING, THE PRESSURE CAN PUSH THE FURNACE INTAKE TUBE INTO THE BLOWER HOUSING/WHEEL.
NHTSA ID: 06V318000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 150
Consequence Summary:
SOOT CAN ACCUMULATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT AT THE FURNACE EXHAUST VENT AND THE BLOWER HOUSING/WHEEL COULD BIND CAUSING RUBBING AND POSSIBLE FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND VERIFY THE TRANSITION PIPE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 14, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-072)
INCORRECT WEIGHT RATING AXLES
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AXLE SPRINGS THAT WERE RATED FOR 4400 LBS. PER AXLE INSTEAD OF 52OO LBS.
NHTSA ID: 06V257000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 72
Consequence Summary:
THE AXLE SPRINGS MAY FAIL DUE TO BEING OVERLOADED IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE CAPACITY OF THE SPRINGS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLE SPRING WITH SPRINGS RATED AT 5200 LBS. PER AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 28, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-070)
TEKONSHA BRAND BREAKAWAY SWITCHES/CEQUENT
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TEKONSHA EMERGENCY BRAKE BREAKAWAY SWITCHES SOLD BY CEQUENT, AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING COMPONENT MAY CAUSE THE BREAKAWAY DEVICE TO FAIL OR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 06V230000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
IN THE CASE OF A SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, A FAILURE OF THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH MAY PREVENT THE TRAILER BRAKES FROM ACTIVATING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BREAKAWAY SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THESE TRAILERS ARE STILL LOCATED AT THE KEYSTONE RV MANUFACTURING FACILITY OR IN THE POSSESSION OF DEALERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 6, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-068)
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 9 VOLT BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTOR, IF THE BATTERY IN THE DETECTOR GOES DEAD OR IS REMOVED, THE DETECTOR WILL NOT FUNCTION AND THEREFORE CAN NOT WARN THE OCCUPANTS IF CO REACHES A HARMFUL LEVEL.
NHTSA ID: 06V192000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 9,486
Consequence Summary:
IF CO REACHES A HARMFUL LEVEL, SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH COULD RESULT TO THE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARD WIRED 12 VOLT CO DETECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 2, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-069)
AXLE FAILURES
CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE A DEFICIENT AXLE WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE AXLE TUBE AND SPINDLE.
NHTSA ID: 06V145000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 85
Consequence Summary:
THE SPINDLE WILL SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE TUBE AND THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY WILL COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE AXLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-067)
PROPANE LINE CONNECTIONS
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, PROPANE LINES WERE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DURING MANUFACTURING AND DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR OF THE SLIDE ROOM AND THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE SLIDE ROOM.
NHTSA ID: 06V087000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
THE COPPER LINES MAY GET PINCHED WHEN THE DOOR SIDE SLIDE-OUT IS RETRACTED. THE LINES COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK PROPANE RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE LINES AND A STOP WILL BE ADDED TO PREVENT THE LINES FROM BEING DAMAGED IN THE FUTURE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. ALL VEHICLES ARE LOCATED AT DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-066)
BUNK BED AREA LIGHT
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THERE IS A 12 VOLT LIGHT IN THE BUNK BED AREA. THIS LIGHT CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BUNK MATTRESS WHEN THE BUNK IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 06V086000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 107
Consequence Summary:
IF THE LIGHT IS LEFT ON WHEN THE BUNK IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, IT CAN SCORCH THE MATTRESS OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING LIGHT FROM THE WALL AND ATTACH A NEW RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT IN ITS PLACE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 16, 2006
(Campaign #: 06-064)
PULL DOWN BED PLATFORM
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS BUILT WITH MANUAL PULL-DOWN BUNK BEDS, THE BEDS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED AND COULD COLLAPSE.
NHTSA ID: 06V053000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 33
Consequence Summary:
THE BED PLATFORM COULD COLLAPSE WHEN A PERSON IS ON IT POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SCREWS FROM THE BED PLATFORM INTO THE CLOTH COVER RAIL AND IN THE GUIDE CHANNEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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