2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH WHEEL. 28FT. TRAILER IS NOT LIFTED UP HIGH ENOUGH ON CHASSIS. TIRES ARE RUBBING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND ON THE FENDER WELLS. ENOUGH SO THAT WE ARE AFRAID TO PULL OUR UNIT ANYMORE. MORE RUBBING ON THE TIRES IS GOING TO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAILERING, CAUSING A BLOWOUT ON THE ROADWAY, WHIC…
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2007 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH WHEEL. 28FT. TRAILER IS NOT LIFTED UP HIGH ENOUGH ON CHASSIS. TIRES ARE RUBBING UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER AND ON THE FENDER WELLS. ENOUGH SO THAT WE ARE AFRAID TO PULL OUR UNIT ANYMORE. MORE RUBBING ON THE TIRES IS GOING TO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAILERING, CAUSING A BLOWOUT ON THE ROADWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT, INJURING OR KILLING OURSELVES OR OTHER MOTORISTS. OUR UNIT IS NOT OVERLOADED, AND HAS THE CORRECT TIRES ACCORDING TO PLACARDS ON THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES HAVE RUBBED SO MUCH THAT THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER WELLS ON THE SLIDEOUT IS DOWN TO BARE METAL. A SERVICEMAN HAS SAID THE ONLY FIX TO THIS PROBLEM IS TO ADD BLOCKS TO THE LEAFSPRINGS AND LONGER CUSTOM MADE UBOLTS TO LIFT THE TRAILER HIGHER OFF OF THE CHASSIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283371
2,000 miles · Sep 8, 2007
StructureSuspension
WHILE CONDUCTING A PRE TRIP INSPECTION ON MY RV I FOUND THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. I WEIGHED MY RV AND WAS WELL UNDER MY AXLE RATINGS. I TOOK A CLOSE LOOK AT THE AXLES AND SAW THAT THE SPINDLE WELDS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE WELDED IMPROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT TOO MUCH HEAT WAS APPLIED AT THE END OF THE WELD AND TH…
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WHILE CONDUCTING A PRE TRIP INSPECTION ON MY RV I FOUND THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. I WEIGHED MY RV AND WAS WELL UNDER MY AXLE RATINGS. I TOOK A CLOSE LOOK AT THE AXLES AND SAW THAT THE SPINDLE WELDS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE WELDED IMPROPERLY. IT APPEARS THAT TOO MUCH HEAT WAS APPLIED AT THE END OF THE WELD AND THE WELD FELL THROUGH INSIDE THE AXLE PIPE LEAVING A FLAT SPOT AND ABOUT 1 TO 2 INCH RUNS THE RUNS LOOK LIKE PAINT RUNS BUT ARE STEEL RUNS THAT DID NOT PENETRATE AND CAN BE BROKEN OFF BY HAND. I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF THIS CAUSED THE STEEL TO BECOME BRITTLE AND THAT THE EXCESS HEAT CAUSED THE AXLES TO BE WARPED OR EVEN STRESS CRACKED. MY RV IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP WAITING TO BE LOOKED AT. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE WELDS THAT I CAN E-MAIL THE POOR WORKMANSHIP CAN BE EASILY SEEN IN THE PHOTOS. *TR
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE06040 · Axle Spindle Weld Fracture
Opened Sep 12, 2006 · Closed Dec 6, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED Axle Assembly
AXLE SUPPLIER LIPPERT COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED THE SUSPECT AXLES, AND HAS ADVISED ODI THAT LIPPERT HAS INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED ALL SUSPECT AXLES SOLD TO DUTCHMEN MFG BEFORE ANY SUSPECT AXLES / VEHICLES WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. DUTCHMEN MFG HAS NOT REPORTED ANY ADDITIONAL FRACTURED AXLE - SPINDLE WELDS SINCE THE INITIAL THREE INCIDENTS THAT WERE THAT WEREREPORTED BETWEEN JUNE 17 AND JUNE 21, 2006.ODI WILL MONITOR DUTCHMEN MFG FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS (UNTIL MAY 2007) FOR ANY AXLE - SPINDLE WELD PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS AND WILL INITIATE FURTHER INVESTIGATION IF ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS ARE REPORTED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION ON THE VEHICLES IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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