Recall 19-348 - Capital Two-Burner Cooktop - 2019 Dutchmen Aspen Trail & Coleman Recreational Trailers

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March 18, 2019

Cooktop Flames May Invert

An excessive heat build up can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V206

Manufacturer Keystone RV Company

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 327

Summary

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aspen Trail and Coleman recreational trailers, equipped with a Capital cooktop inside the unit as the main cooking appliance. When the furnace is on, the cooktop flames may become inverted, which may lead to an excessive heat build up and a potential burn hazard.

Remedy

Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Capital cooktop with an alternate cooktop, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 19-348.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

4/22/19

Keystone RV Company

SAFETY ADVISORY # 19-348

Capital Two-Burner Cooktop

Keystone is conducting a voluntary RECALL notification campaign in accordance with the National Highway Transportation and Safety Act It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population have a Capital two-burner cooktop that the burner flame may by be affected during furnace operation. Under certain conditions during furnace operation, the burner flame can invert leading to an increased risk of personal injury, and/or fire.

Models Included:

2019 Aspen Trail Travel Trailers: 1700BH, 1750RD, 1760BH, 1800RB, 1850RB

2019 Coleman Travel Trailers: 17FQ, 17RD, 18FQ

Serial Number Ranges:

2019 Aspen Trail K8922634 – K8923688
2019 Coleman KH938316 – KH938452

Parts Required:

1 – KRV # 252380 – Range – Drop In – Outside Burner Box – Box Only – 2937A

1 – KRV # 265866 – Range – Top Only – SDN2 – Black

Tools Required:

– Screw gun – #2 square drive screw bit – 11/16” and 7/8” wrench – Manometer

Note – Check serial number on Key Express to verify the campaign is open. Some vehicles were repaired before they left Keystone.

When performing warranty or recall service, please make certain that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.

The remedy is to inspect the interior cook top to verify that it is a Capital brand or a Suburban brand appliance. The affected Capital appliance is stainless steel. Remove the affected stainless steel interior Capital two-burner cooktop and install a black Suburban cooktop in its place.

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Locate the trailer on a level, flat, hard surface. Chock the wheels. Turn off propane supply at the bottle.

Step 2

Locate the interior two-burner cooktop and verify that it is a stainless steel Capital two-burner cooktop and remove the burner top (two mounting screws). If the cooktop is a black Suburban brand appliance, proceed to inspection only in warranty reimbursement.

Step 3

Remove the four screws mounting the box to the counter top (Figure 1), remove the propane gas supply line. Remove the remove the Capital burner box (discard).

Step 4

Install KRV # 252380 – Range – Drop In – Outside Burner Box – Box Only, attaching the propane gas supply and installing 4 mounting screws. For more details see the installation instructions that come with the part.

Step 5

Perform leak test and install the burner top and grills.

Step 6

Proceed to warranty reimbursement instructions.

WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT

INSPECTION

Submit the claim on Key Express using Flat Rate Code # 7134842F

In the Complaint section note: Safety Advisory # 19-348

In the Cause section note: Safety Advisory # 19-348

In the Correction section note: Inspection only, not a Capital cooktop

The amount of time authorized for this repair is .3 hour.

REPAIR

Submit the claim on Key Express using Flat Rate Code # 7134842B

In the Complaint section note: Safety Advisory # 19-348

In the Cause section note: Safety Advisory # 19-348

In the Correction section note: Installed Suburban cooktop

The amount of time authorized for this repair is .5 hour.

PARTS DISPOSITION

No parts return.

Please call Keystone RV Customer Service at (855) 382-4100 if you have any questions.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

Safety Recall: 19V-206
Safety Advisory: 19-348
April 5, 2019

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

«Owner_name»
«Street»
«Street_2»
«City», «State» «Zip»

This notice applies to your vehicle: «VIN» Dear «Owner_name»:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Keystone RV Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model 2019 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, 2019 Coleman Travel Trailers. As a result, Keystone RV is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.

If after contacting Keystone Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-3274236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; or go to https://www.safercar.gov.) Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Rick Deisler
Vice President Service Operations
cc: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

PO Box 2000 – Goshen, IN 46527-2000
Phone: (574) 535-2100 – Fax: (574) 535-2199
www.keystonerv.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Safety Recall: 19V-206
Transport Canada: 2019-154
Safety Advisory: 19-348
April 5, 2019

Recall Population

2019 Dutchmen Aspen Trail

Models: 1700BH, 1750RD, 1760BH, 1800RB, 1850RB
Serial Number Range: K8922634 – K8923688

2019 Dutchmen Coleman

Models: 17FQ, 17RD, 18FQ
Serial Number Range: KH938316 – KH938452

Keystone RV Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the vehicles listed above. As a result, Keystone RV is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.

Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; or go to https://www.safercar.gov.)

PO Box 2000 – Goshen, IN 46527-2000
Phone: (574) 535-2100 – Fax: (574) 535-2199
www.keystonerv.com

2 Affected Products

Vehicles

DUTCHMEN	ASPEN TRAIL	2019
DUTCHMEN	COLEMAN	2019

15 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-19-348 Capital Cooktop Recall Dealer Letter v2 inspect op code added

RCMN-19V206-4538.pdf 105.151KB

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