Recall Of The Day, May 1, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued one recall.  The issue involves the unfurling of a canopy on an RV.  While this may not seem to be a concern to other vehicle owners be aware that if the canopy unfolds while you are in the vicinity of the affected RV you are at risk. 

 

If you know an owner of a RV with a canopy, please ask them to check if their vehicle is affected by this recall.                                                               

Report Receipt Date: APR 23, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V155000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,561
          

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• KEYSTONEALPINE2013-2014
• KEYSTONEAVALANCHE2013-2014
• KEYSTONEBULLET2013-2014
• KEYSTONECOUGAR2013-2014
• KEYSTONECOUGAR HIGH COUNTRY2013-2014
• KEYSTONEENERGY2013
• KEYSTONEHIDEOUT2013-2014
• KEYSTONELAREDO2013-2014
• KEYSTONEMONTANA2013-2014
• KEYSTONEMONTANA HIGH COUNTRY2013-2014
• KEYSTONEMONTANA MOUNTAINEER2013-2014
• KEYSTONEOUTBACK2013-2014
• KEYSTONEPASSPORT2013-2014
• KEYSTONERAPTOR2013-2014
• KEYSTONERESIDENCE2014
• KEYSTONESPRINGDALE2013-2014
• KEYSTONESUMMERLAND2013-2014
• KEYSTONESYDNEY2013-2014

Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company

     

SUMMARY:

 

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase the risk of personal injury or a crash.

REMEDY:

Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

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.