I HAVE A 2014 REDWOOD GK38 THIS 5TH WHEEL RV WAS BUILT WITH 7000 POUND AXLES. LAST DECEMBER IN THE MOBILE, AL AREA WITHIN 40 MILES OF EACH OTHER I HAD 2 LEAF SPRINGS BREAK ON THE REAR AXLE. ONE ON THE WAY DOWN TO PORT CHARLOTTE FL AND ONE RETURNING HOME TO TEXAS. MY CONCERN IS THIS ISSUE IS NOT ISOLATED TO JUST MY REDWOOD THAT…
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I HAVE A 2014 REDWOOD GK38 THIS 5TH WHEEL RV WAS BUILT WITH 7000 POUND AXLES. LAST DECEMBER IN THE MOBILE, AL AREA WITHIN 40 MILES OF EACH OTHER I HAD 2 LEAF SPRINGS BREAK ON THE REAR AXLE. ONE ON THE WAY DOWN TO PORT CHARLOTTE FL AND ONE RETURNING HOME TO TEXAS. MY CONCERN IS THIS ISSUE IS NOT ISOLATED TO JUST MY REDWOOD THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM BECAUSE THESE 5TH WHEELS ARE ADVERTISED AND FULL TIME LIVING UNITS AND HAVE VERY HEAVY UPGRADES TO THE INTERIOR TO WITHSTAND FULL-TIME LIVING IN THEM. I AM A MEMBER OF THE REDWOOD OWNERS GROUP AND THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THESE SPRINGS BREAKING FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. WHEN THE 2016 MODEL YEAR CAME THE MANUFACTURER CAME OUT WITH 8000 POUND SPRINGS AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY FIRST SPRING SNAPPED WHEN PULLING INTO THE CAMPGROUND 5 MPH I WAS STAYING FOR THE NIGHT. THE SECOND SPRING SNAPPED COMING INTO MAGNOLIA SPRINGS AL I WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 10 MILES PER HOUR. HAD I BEEN ON I-10 TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC THINK ABOUT IT HAPPENING IN THE MOBILE BAY TUNNEL WHICH I TRAVELED THROUGH TWICE DURING THIS TRIP. NOW I FEEL THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS MISS LED ITS CUSTOMERS INTO A DANGEROUS SITUATION SINCE THEY STATE ON THE CLOSET ENTRANCE DOOR THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE RV IN MY CASE IS 13700 POUNDS WITHOUT UPGRADES OR CUSTOMER BELONGINGS. THEY ALSO STATE THE PIN WEIGHT OF THIS AROUND 3500 POUNDS. THIS WOULD LEAD ONE TO BELIEVE THAT THE AXLES ARE WELL WITH IN THE SAFETY ZONE. YET SO MANY PEOPLE ARE ENCOUNTERING THE SAME ISSUE WITH BROKEN SPRINGS. I WILL POST THIS TO THE MEMBERS SIGHT AND WOULD HOPE THAT THIS ISSUE IS LOOKED INTO NOT ONLY FOR THE SAFETY OF THE OWNERS THAT HAVE THESE RV'S BUT THE GENERAL PUBLIC TRAVELING OUR HIGHWAYS AROUND US. AS A RESULT MANY OF US OWNERS ARE CHOOSING TO REPLACE THEIR CURRENT SUSPENSIONS AT GREAT OUT OF POCKET COST.
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Crossroads RV is recalling certain model year 2014 Redwood and Rushmore trailers manufactured between March 8, 2013, and February 27, 2014, equipped with certain Frigidaire KG-series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Remedy: Crossroads RV will notified owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Crossroads at 1-855-226-7496.
Crossroads RV is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Redwood recreational vehicles manufactured August 26, 2011, through August 14, 2013. While the vehicle is moving, shifting cargo may accidentally activate the switch used to deploy the power awning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The awning may unfurl unexpectedly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Crossroads RV will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover over the switches, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Crossroads RV by email at "service@crossroadsrv.com," or by phone at 1-855-226-7496.
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