Keystone Laredo 2008

Model Laredo made in 2008 by Keystone got 18 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and tires. There were some recalls concerningequipment and exterior lighting.

Laredo year 2008

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

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 - OTHER - LABELS
08V685000	KEYSTONE RV COMPANY		V (Vehicle)	10	01/15/2008	MFR	KEYSTONE RV COMPANY	12/18/2008	12/24/2008	567
Defect Summary	Keystone is recalling 10 my 2008 laredo fifth wheel travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the federal identification label and tire and loading information label does not contain the correct gross axle weight rating (gawr). the label indicates a capacity of 6,000 lbs, but instead should read 5,080 lbs. also the tire size and maximum inflation pressure is listed at 235/80/r16e at 80 psi and it should be 225/75/r15d at 65 psi maximum inflation.
Consequence Summary	Loading the vehicle beyond the actual gawr could result in poor vehicle handling characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. if an owner desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. the recall is expected to begin during january 2009. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes	Keystone recall no. 08-114.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 .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08V371000	KEYSTONE RV COMPANY	from 05/01/2007 to 06/18/2008	V (Vehicle)	2990	08/12/2008	MFR	KEYSTONE RV COMPANY	07/31/2008	07/31/2008	571	108
Defect Summary	Keystone is recalling 2,990 my 2008 everest, my 2008-2009 hornet, laredo, sprinter and outback loft fifth wheel and travel trailers for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the intermediate side marker lights are missing.
Consequence Summary	Pulling a vehicle at night without the proper side marker lighting increases the risk of other motorists not being able to see the vehicle and could possibly result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install the missing side marker lights free or charge. the recall began on august 12, 2008. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes	Kestone recall no. 08-110.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.
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
10V063000	KEYSTONE RV COMPANY	from 02/12/2008 to 04/01/2008	V (Vehicle)	2893	03/08/2010	MFR	KEYSTONE RV COMPANY	02/25/2010	02/25/2010
Defect Summary	Keystone is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 cougar and laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. these vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare tire carriers in particular, the spare tire carriers, when combined with a 16 spare tire and when installed on the bumper of a slide out bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire to fall off.
Consequence Summary	If the tire carrier fails causing the tire to come loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage.
Corrective Summary	The remedy is to replace the spare tire carrier with a new spare tire carrier free of charge. the safety recall began onmarch 8, 2010. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes	Keystone rv recall no. 10-129.owners 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
STRUCTURE
04/08/2010	5000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2008 keystone laredo. the contact stated the trailer front frame key pin assembly hook were coming out, the welding was broken. the manufacturer repaired the front assembly by adding additional support to the welding, the rear hangers for the center wheel assembly came away from the frame. the manufacturer was contacted, but denied assistance with the repair. the tires also had to be replaced, because the trailer structure was not allingned correctly. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 10,000. li
TIRES
11/01/2008	0
	Tl-the contact owns a 2008 keystone laredo fifth wheel trailer. the spare carrier was faulty. the spare tire carrier was loose and flops around on the rear of the vehicle. the manufacturer was call who stated there was a recall nhtsa #10v063000; component: tires: temporary/emergency spare tire but his tire carrier was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. there was no mileage.
02/21/2008		1
	The tire pressure chart on the side of 5th wheel r/v states tire pressure should read 85 psi while maximum pressure on tires states 65 psi. we were told to follow tag on r/v when we purchased new in feburary 08. we have reported this to dealer over six weeks ago and no repair at this time. *tr
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
02/21/2008		1
	The tire pressure chart on the side of 5th wheel r/v states tire pressure should read 85 psi while maximum pressure on tires states 65 psi. we were told to follow tag on r/v when we purchased new in feburary 08. we have reported this to dealer over six weeks ago and no repair at this time. *tr
TRAILER HITCHES
11/01/2008	0
	Tl-the contact owns a 2008 keystone laredo fifth wheel trailer. the spare carrier was faulty. the spare tire was loose and flops around on the rear of the vehicle. the manufacturer was call and stated the carrier recall was only for 16 inch tires and above his tire was 15 inch and not included. there was no mileage.