Keystone Freedom Lite
Model Freedom Lite made by Keystone got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and structure. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V480000 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | from 07/16/2007 to 08/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 983 | 10/19/2007 | MFR | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | 10/12/2007 | 10/12/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain travel trailers, the lp supply hose for the outside range is connected too close to the range. in certain windy conditions, the heat from the range burner may cause the hose to melt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This results in an increased risk of fire, personal injury and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the copper lp tubing that is connected to the outside range with one of the correct length. the recall began on october 19, 2007. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Keystone recall no. 07-093.customers may also 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/28/2009 | 8000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone freedom lite trailer, model number 281rl. the contact stated that the axles were faulty, which caused premature wear on the inside of the tires. while driving at an unknown speed on the interstate, the tires blew out due to the axle failure. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty for them to repair. the failure mileage was 8,000. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/05/2008 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 keystone freedom lite rv tag-a- long. the contact stated that two rails fractured on the slide out bed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the slide out once but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was waiting on the manufacturer to give them a return call before repairing a second time. the manufacturer stated that the contact should take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. the vin was not available. there was no failure mileage on the tag-a long. kmj | |||
| 10/05/2008 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 keystone freedom lite rv tag-a- long. the contact stated the slide out bed that has two rails broke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the slide out once but the contact stated it broke again. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was waiting on the manufacturer to give them a call back before repairing a second time. the manufacturer was notified who stated he should take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. the vin was not available. there is no failure mileage on the tag-a long. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/28/2009 | 8000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone freedom lite trailer, model number 281rl. the contact stated that the axles were faulty, which caused premature wear on the inside of the tires. while driving at an unknown speed on the interstate, the tires blew out due to the axle failure. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty for them to repair. the failure mileage was 8,000. | |||