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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Recall For The Day, August 4, 2012

Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued one recall.  This was issued for improper label information in an RV.  This could led to a crash.  This would ruin anyone's vacation.



Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / BULLET PREMIER 2013
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANYMfr's Report Date: JUL 30, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V367000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 220
Summary:
 Keystone RV Company (Keystone ) is recalling certain model year 2013 Bullet Premier 31BHPR travel trailers, manufactured from April 2, 2012, through July 24, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag, Tire and Loading Information Label and the Recreational Vehicle Cargo Carrying Capacity Label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."
Consequence:
 An inaccurate label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications which could lead to a tire failure which may result in personal injury or property damage.
Remedy:
 Keystone's recall number is 12-180. Keystone will notify owners and provide corrected labels. The recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Keystone RV Company at 574-535-2100.
Notes:
 Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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