BISON LAREDO 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Make : BISON Model : LAREDO Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2013-03-06 - 2013-06-27
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V305000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-07-22 Date Received by ODI: 2013-07-10 Date Added to Database: 2013-07-17
Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13-194
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 239
Summary:
      Keystone RV is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Laredo Fifth Wheel vehicles, models 270SRL, 280SBH, 290SRE and 293SBH, manufactured March 6, 2013, through June 27, 2013. The battery box has inadequate support for the battery and the box may fall out of position during travel.
Consequence:
      The battery box may fall out of position resulting in electrical shorts which may lead to a fire. Also, the battery box may fall from the vehicle creating a road hazard.
Remedy:
      Keystone RV will notify owners and will install a battery box mounting reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's identification code for this recall is 13-194.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.