Recall
Keystone Energy — 07V518000
NHTSA ID
07V518000
Make
Keystone
Model
Energy
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2007-11-06
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Units Affected
62
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
07-095
Summary
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT HANGER AND SHACKLE BOLT TORQUEON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.
Consequence
IF THE BOLTS DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE APPLIED, THEY COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL VERIFY THE SHACKLE BOLTS HAVE THE CORRECT TORQUE AND RE-TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL AT DEALERS. NO TRAILERS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2007.