WHILE PULLING MY 2013 5TH WHEEL KEYSTONE RAPTOR ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA, I HAD THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE. THE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR 235/80/16 MARATHON TIRE THAT WAS NO MORE THAN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS OLD. THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN 65-70MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING HEARD A LOAD EXPLOSION. I LOOKED INTO THE RIGHT MIRROR, AND SAW THE TIRE DISINT…
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WHILE PULLING MY 2013 5TH WHEEL KEYSTONE RAPTOR ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA, I HAD THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE. THE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR 235/80/16 MARATHON TIRE THAT WAS NO MORE THAN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS OLD. THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN 65-70MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING HEARD A LOAD EXPLOSION. I LOOKED INTO THE RIGHT MIRROR, AND SAW THE TIRE DISINTEGRATING THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY 5TH WHEEL. ALL THE TIRES WERE CHECKED PRIOR TO LEAVING MYRTLE BEACH SC.,BY HAND AND VISUALLY. ALL THE TIRE HAD BETWEEN 77 TO 78 PSI IN THEM. THE SPARE WAS PUT ON, AND CONTINUED TO THE GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS VA. THE AUTO CENTER INITIALLY STATED THAT THIS WAS A ROAD HAZARD, UNTIL THE SPARE WAS TAKEN OFF. THE TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT HAD A BULGE ON THE INSIDE TREAD THAT WAS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL THE REAR TIRE WAS TAKEN. AT THIS POINT I INSISTED THAT ALL THE TIRES BE CHECKED BY THE GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER. THEY TOOK BOTH LEFT SIDE TIRES OFF, PUT ONE TIRE ON THE SPIN BALANCER TO CHECK THE TIRE. THE SERVICE TECH FOUND TREAD SEPARATION IN A PORTION OF THE TIRE. THE SECOND TIRE ON THE LEFT FRONT ALSO SHOWED OBVIOUS TREAD SEPARATION WITHOUT THE SPIN BALANCER CHECK.THE GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER WARRANTED ALL FOUR TIRES FOR TREAD SEPARATION. THANK GOD I INSISTED THAT THE REMAINING TIRES BE CHECKED. I BELIEVE THAT I WOULD HAVE EXPERIENCED ANOTHER BLOW OUT DOWN THE ROAD. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD LOOK INTO A RECALL ON THESE TIRES. THE DOT DATE CODE WAS 2014 ON ALL THESE TIRES, AND HAD MAYBE 3000 MILES ON THEM. THE SERVICE CENTER STATED THAT THEY WERE ALL MANUFACTURED AT THE SAME LOCATION. GOODYEAR USA WAS CONTACTED, AND A CLAIM NUMBER WAS ASSIGNED. HAVE TO FILE A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO HAVE DAMAGES FIXED. NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE. I NOW AM LEFT IN DOUBT ABOUT HOW SAFE ARE THE NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES.
NHTSA ODI #10895984
3,000 miles · Jul 9, 2014
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WE HAD TOWMAX STR ST 235-80R16,POWER KING RADIAL DOT 83B5 GPB TIRES ON OUR KEYSTONE RAPTOR CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 N IN GEORGIA, WE HAD A BLOWOUT. ONE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED, AND IT DAMAGED THE CAMPER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1470.21 WE CHANGED THE TIRE AND PROCEEDED HOME. ON INSPECTING THE REST OF THE TIRES, WE FOUND A…
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WE HAD TOWMAX STR ST 235-80R16,POWER KING RADIAL DOT 83B5 GPB TIRES ON OUR KEYSTONE RAPTOR CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 N IN GEORGIA, WE HAD A BLOWOUT. ONE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED, AND IT DAMAGED THE CAMPER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1470.21 WE CHANGED THE TIRE AND PROCEEDED HOME. ON INSPECTING THE REST OF THE TIRES, WE FOUND A SECOND TIRE WITH A BULGE, AND A THIRD WITH WIRES THROUGH THE TREAD. *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.
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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