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NHTSA: Recalls for Keystone RV and Forest River

Keystone RV is recalling certain 2018 Crossroads Cruiser and Volante recreational trailers. The brake wire may have been improperly attached to the spring assembly on the axles, allowing the wire to be damaged and short circuit.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the brake wiring as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 18. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-316

Potential number of units affected: 876

Keystone RV also is recalling certain 2018 Keystone Carbon and Raptor recreational fifth-wheel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective barrier in the fuel station to prevent fuel absorption in the main floor.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install a protective barrier is present, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 10. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-317.

Potential number of units affected: 423

Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model ORSVT247BHDS. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly indicate a tire size of ST225/75R15D needing 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, however, the vehicle is actually equipped with ST205/75R14C tires needing 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.” As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 11. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River’s number for this recall is 47-0698.

Potential number of units affected: 5

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