BENSON BULLET 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : BENSON | Model : BULLET | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-01-13 - 2014-02-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V120000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-04-07 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-03-12 | Date Added to Database: 2014-03-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14-202 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 708 | ||
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Summary:
Keystone RV Company "Keystone" is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication. |
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Consequence:
With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number associated with this recall is 14-202. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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