NHTSA Campaign 18V843000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Filed by Keystone RV Company.
NHTSA campaign 18V843000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the power train:axle hubs. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
- The risk
- If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 18V843000 (4)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V843000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.