Defect Description For Recall
Certain Fifth Wheel Trailers Built With 16″ Steel Wheels May Leak At The Valve Stem During Inflation Or When Checking The Air Pressure Due To Improper Seating Of The Valve Stem. Some Models Have Aluminum Wheels With A Steel Spare And Only The Spare Is Affected. Indication Of The Defect Occurs When Applying Sideways Pressure To The Valve Stem (Such As Checking The Tire Pressure). Air Will Leak Through The Valve Hole In The Rim.
Make Of Vehicle
KEYSTONE
Model Of Vehicle
BIG SKY
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V286000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
Continuing To Pull A Vehicle With Improperly Inflated Tires Will Result In Poor Vehicle Handling And Increased Risk Of Property Damage And A A Vehicle Crash Could Occur If The Tire Fails As A Result Of Under-Inflation.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Snap-In Valve Stem With A Bolt-In Valve Stem. The Recall Began On July 2, 2007. Owners May Contact Keystone RV At 1-866-425-4369.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Start Of Manufacture
20070326
End Of Manufacture
20070420
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
995
Date Owners Notified
20070702
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Date Report Received
20070625
Make Campaign Number
07-083