Keystone Summerland recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Keystone RV Company recalls 2016–2017 Keystone Summerland

Recall number

16V322000

Brand / firm

Keystone

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 402 units

Why it was recalled

Vehicle owners may inadvertently overload the tires which may result in tire failure, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Keystone Summerland recreational trailers, models 1700FQ, 1750RD and 1800BH, manufactured April 8, 2016, to April 20, 2016. The trailers may have been manufactured with ST215/75R14 Load Range C tires rated for 1870lbs, when they should have been manufactured with ST215/75R14 Load Range D tires rated for 2200lbs.

What to do

Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires with ones of the proper load rating, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-253.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.