THIS REPORT WAS TAKEN OVER THE PHONE BY BOWMAN AT ODI AND RECORDED AS A VOQ. AT AN RV PARK IN AMADO, NM, THIS OWNER OF THIS MY 2005 MONTANA WAS APPROACHED BY THE OWNER OF A 2007 MY KEYSTONE MONTANA WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED THE SEPARATION (DROP TO PAVEMENT) OF THE VEHICLE STABILIZER JACK CENTER BAR WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD …
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THIS REPORT WAS TAKEN OVER THE PHONE BY BOWMAN AT ODI AND RECORDED AS A VOQ. AT AN RV PARK IN AMADO, NM, THIS OWNER OF THIS MY 2005 MONTANA WAS APPROACHED BY THE OWNER OF A 2007 MY KEYSTONE MONTANA WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED THE SEPARATION (DROP TO PAVEMENT) OF THE VEHICLE STABILIZER JACK CENTER BAR WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS PRIOR INCIDENT IS DESCRIBED IN VOQ 10437722. THE NEWLY-INFORMED OWNER OF THE 2005 MONTANA (REPRESENTED BY THIS VOQ) CHECKED HIS STABILIZER JACK AND DETERMINED THAT THE SCREWS INTENDED TO SECURE THE JACK CROSS MEMBER WERE NOT IN PLACE AND THE CROSS MEMBER HAD DISPLACED ITSELF LATERALLY FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION (BUT NOT TO POINT OF SEPARATION). UPDATED 03/06/12 *BF.....UPDATED 03/21/12 *BF UPDATED 03/23/12
NHTSA ODI #10447648
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2009
Equipment
2005 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WITH DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED WORKING, DUE TO A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE WHICH CAUSED AMMONIA TO LEAK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10260093
Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2008
Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2862. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AMMONIA SPRAYED FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR. A TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE BACK OF THE UNIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2862. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AMMONIA SPRAYED FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR. A TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE BACK OF THE UNIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER AND PART NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/6/08 *CN
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 IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
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