CARBON MONOXIDE AND FIRE HAZARD. ON DECEMBER 4, 2016 WHILE CAMPING IN MESA, AZ WE ENCOUNTERED A HEAVY RAIN. AFTER TURNING ON THE FURNACE WE SMELLED SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY AND THE FURNACE WAS HARD TO IGNITE. FURNACE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AFTER EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SMELL CAME FROM THE FURNACE COMBUS…
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CARBON MONOXIDE AND FIRE HAZARD. ON DECEMBER 4, 2016 WHILE CAMPING IN MESA, AZ WE ENCOUNTERED A HEAVY RAIN. AFTER TURNING ON THE FURNACE WE SMELLED SOMETHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY AND THE FURNACE WAS HARD TO IGNITE. FURNACE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AFTER EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SMELL CAME FROM THE FURNACE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. IT WAS FOUND THAT A METAL VENT COVER THAT COMBINES INTAKE COMBUSTION AIR AND AN EXHAUST OPENING BELOW IT HAD LOUVERED HORIZONTAL OPENINGS POINTED UP, THAT ALLOWED RAINWATER AND OTHER WATER FLOWING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER TO ENTER THE ENCLOSED COMBUSTION CHAMBER. INVESTIGATION OF THAT PROBLEM LED TO VARIOUS WEB-SITES WHERE OTHER PEOPLE HAD ENCOUNTERED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THE WATER INFILTRATION INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER PRESENTS A HAZARD TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE TRAILER, IN THAT IT CAN SHORT OUT THE ELECTRONIC BOARD THAT RUNS THE FURNACE AND IT CORRODE THE CHAMBER AND CREATE HOLES IN THE CHAMBER THEREBY ALLOWING THE COMBUSTION FROM INSIDE THE COACH DEPRIVING THE OCCUPANTS OF OXYGEN. A SILENT KILLER! THE MANUFACTURER OF THE LAREDO MK240 WERE NOTIFIED BY HAS FAILED TO ACT OTHER THAN TO LET ME KNOW THAT I SHOULD TAKE TO TRAILER TO THE DEALER, (A 40 MILE TREK) AND THAN KEYSTONE WOULD DECIDE IF THEY WANTED TO 'PARTICIPATE IN THE REPAIR'. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FURNACE MAY ALSO BE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, SINCE THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DISCUSSED ON WEB-SITES. THIS CONDITION ON MANY RV'S, AND TRAVEL TRAILERS PRESENTS A DANGER OF NOT ONLY A FIRE BUT ALSO OF POSSIBLE SUFFOCATION OF THE OCCUPANTS OF ANY AFFECTED RV'S AND TRAVEL TRAILERS. WEB LINKS AND PHOTOS ENCLOSED. HTTP://WWW.FORESTRIVERFORUMS.COM/FORUMS/F113/NEW-ATWOOD-FURNACES-AFMD-SERIES-79088.HTML HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/RVS/KEYSTONE/LAREDO/RECALLS.ASPX *TR
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015 Keystone Sprinter, Cougar, Montana, Montana High Country, Outback, Bullet, Avalanche, Alpine, Fuzion, Impact, Laredo, Raptor, Carbon, and Passport, and Dutchmen Kodiak, Aerolite, Denali, and Voltage vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the screws that secure the drive chain, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-225.
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015 Laredo trailers manufactured July 7, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may rub against the propane cylinder.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the circuit breaker rubs against the propane cylinder, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will relocate the breaker away from the propane cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-219.
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