Keystone Laredo 2001

Model Laredo made in 2001 by Keystone got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and tires. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
07V134000KEYSTONE RV COMPANYfrom 04/01/1997 to 12/31/2003V (Vehicle)12216202/18/2008MFRKEYSTONE RV COMPANY03/22/200703/23/2007
Defect SummaryCertain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryKeystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or keystone rv at 574-535-2100.
NotesCustomers 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
09/01/2004108/25/2000
 Dt: rv, 5th wheel cougar made by keystone rv company in goshen had a problem with the frame. while driving the i-beam frames were buckled inward. there was an advisory service bulletin #00-9 on this issue. but the consumer was never notified by keystone or the dealer. the dealer has insisted that vehicle could not be driven due to cracks. the consumer had to buy a new trailer.*ak the shackles attaching the leaf springs to the main frame were cracked/broken and separating from the frame. the consumer's insurance company deemed the trailer a total loss and paid the consumer $14,756.00, the cost of a used trailer. *nm
TIRES
06/17/200411200106/21/2001
 While pulling the camper at 55 mph rear right tire blew out and wrapped around the axle. the tire severely damaged the right rear splash guard on the trailer. *ak when the tire blew, the whole cap of the tire had come off wrapping itself around the trailer axle and stuffed some of it into the brake drum. the consumer requested that the tire be replaced and reimbursement for the damages to the vehicle. *sc

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
MSGULFPORTSTANBRO RV CENTER