Recall 08V685000: 2008 Keystone Laredo

Report received

Dec 18, 2008

Manufacturer

Keystone rv company

Potentially affected

10vehicles

Model years

2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Keystone is recalling 10 my 2008 laredo fifth wheel travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the federal identification label and tire and loading information label does not contain the correct gross axle weight rating (gawr). The label indicates a capacity of 6,000 lbs, but instead should read 5,080 lbs. Also the tire size and maximum inflation pressure is listed at 235/80/r16e at 80 psi and it should be 225/75/r15d at 65 psi maximum inflation.

Possible consequence

Loading the vehicle beyond the actual gawr could result in poor vehicle handling characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. If an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Keystone Laredo4 complaints