Recall 05V-424: 2005–2006 Keystone Cougar, 2005–2006 Keystone Mountaineer and 2 more
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Sep 23, 2005, covering about 834 vehicles.
The problem
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with tredit 16" chrome wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
The risk
The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Keystone is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 866-425-4369.
Notes
Keystone recall no. 05-060.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V424000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Cougar | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Keystone Mountaineer | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Keystone Sprinter | 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Keystone Tail-Gator | 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-424?
On certain travel trailers and fifth wheel recreational vehicles equipped with tredit 16" chrome wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
How is recall 05V-424 fixed?
Keystone is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact keystone at 866-425-4369.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.