Recall 12V247000: 2012–2013 Keystone Vantage

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 30, 2012
Vehicles affected
440
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Keystone rv companies (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 vantage recreational vehicles manufactured from october 12, 2011, through may 7, 2012. These vehicles were manufactured without protective (a.k.a. Gimp) molding on the metal around the holding tank valves.

The risk

As a result, the user may suffer cuts to hands and arms when reaching past the sharp edges of the access cut-out in order to operate the holding tank valves.

The fix

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install the protective gimp molding around the access area for the holding tank valves, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2012. Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Notes

Keystone’s recall campaign number is 12-175.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Keystone Vantage
  • 2013 Keystone Vantage

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V247000
Manufacturer
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Owner letters
Jun 29, 2012
Components
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology