Dutchmen recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dutchmen Aerolite trailers. The trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 9,680lbs, however, the safety chains are rated at 7,600lbs.
What could happen
The lower rated safety chains may fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 7,600lb rated chains with 11,700lb rated chains, free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-326.
Vehicles covered
- Dutchmen Aerolite 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V469000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Keystone RV Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 13, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 16, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 126
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 30, 2017 to Jun 11, 2018
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 18-326
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dutchmen / Keystone recall: Power train Nov 28, 2018
- Crossroads / Dutchmen / Keystone recall: Suspension Oct 15, 2018
- Dutchmen recall: Equipment Jul 5, 2018
- Crossroads / Dutchmen / Keystone recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Dutchmen / Keystone recall: Equipment May 27, 2015
- Dutchmen / Keystone recall: Electrical system Oct 17, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.