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Curly2001
Explorer II
Nov 09, 2018

More problems from the axle maker?? FYI

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burn out or cause the hub to overheat. If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-334.

Note: This was copied from RV Travel section of recalled vehicles.
Curly

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  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2018
    How is Dexter axles not being mentioned? They make the axles. It was one of their people who didn't install the bearings in the axle properly before being shipped to Lippert. Speaking of which, why isn't this recall industry wide?
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Nov 09, 2018
    Bird Freak wrote:
    How can a bearing missing the inner race even make it to the buyer?
    I agree. I bet they don't find a single unit in the hands of a buyer that has this problem. Much to do about nothing.

    B.O.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Nov 09, 2018
    Well, while Discount Tire was installing the new GY Endurance tires on our new 2019 Laredo I wiggled and rotated each wheel. All was fine. Towed 1500+ miles fully loaded to AZ in late Sept - early Oct without issues. Chris
  • Bird_Freak's avatar
    Bird_Freak
    Explorer II
    Nov 09, 2018
    How can a bearing missing the inner race even make it to the buyer?
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Nov 09, 2018
    Curly2001 wrote:
    Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas, Keystone Bullet, Laredo, Cougar, Hideout, Passport and Springdale, and Crossroads Sunset fifth wheels and travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burn out or cause the hub to overheat. If the bearing cup is not installed it could lead to a bearing failure, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect axles for hub clearance. If the hub clearance is not sufficient, appropriate parts will be provided to correct the defect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-334.

    Note: This was copied from RV Travel section of recalled vehicles.
    Curly


    "Bearing failure"?! How about =spindle= failure? How about HUB failure? "Appropriate parts" =should= be an entire axle replacement, IMO. What axles does Keystone use? Let me guess...LCI?

    Lyle

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