Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Fifth Wheel Trailers. There Is A Lack Of A Ground To The JunCTIon Box Located Under The Gooseneck And Above The Pin Box. This Could Result In A Failure To Activate The Brakes In The Event The Fifth Wheel Becomes Disengaged From The Tow Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
KEYSTONE
Model Of Vehicle
COUGAR
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V213000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause The Trailer Brakes To Be Inoperative During A Trailer Breakaway, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Ground Wire Between The JunCTIon Box And The Trailer Frame.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Start Of Manufacture
19990803
End Of Manufacture
19991028
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
74
Date Owners Notified
20000724
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Date Report Received
20000804