Incorrectly Wired Breakaway Switch – 2020 Crossroads Hampton & Sunset Recreational Trailers

July 10, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V517000

Incorrectly Wired Breakaway Switch

If the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch may not activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V517

Manufacturer Keystone RV Company

Components SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 485

 

Summary

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Crossroads Hampton and Sunset recreational trailers. The breakaway switch may have been incorrectly wired, which can cause the trailer brakes to not function in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

 

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 19-357.

 

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.

 

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7/18/19

Keystone RV Company

SAFETY ADVISORY # 19-357

Hampton – Sunset Breakaway Wiring

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 breakaway switch that is nonfunctional. Under certain conditions during travel, if the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch will not activate the brakes leading to an increased risk of personal injury.

Year	Model	Serial Number Range
2020	Hampton – 364MBL, 370FDL, 371FKL, 372FDB, 373RDD, 374BAR	L5330000 – L5330079
2020	Sunset – 185RK, 186BH, 212RB, 222RB, 242BH, 251RK, 253RB, 259RL, 260SI, 262BH, 272BH, 285CK, 288BH, 289QB, 291RK, 330SI, 331BH, 336BH	L5350204 – L5350608

 

 

Parts Required:  None

Tools Required:  – Nut Driver

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 installation of the breakaway wiring at the Bargman 7-way box mounted on the drawbar frame. If needed, move ring terminal from the charge line to the blue brake wire terminal.

 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 

Step 1

Locate the trailer on a level, flat, hard surface. Chock the wheels.

Step 2

Disconnect the 120 VAC and 12 VDC power sources.

Step 3

Remove the cover to the Bargman 7-way distribution box and inspect the installation of the breakaway wire. See Figures 1 & 2.

Step 4

If the breakaway wire is connected to the black charge line, remove it and install it on the blue brake wire.

Step 5

Test the breakaway by briefly pulling the breakaway plunger.

PLEASE NOTE: pulling the breakaway plunger for an extended period of time can cause damage to the braking system.

Re-install the Bargman 7-way distribution box cover.

Step 6

Proceed to warranty reimbursement below.

 

WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT

REPAIR

Submit the claim on Key Express using Flat Rate Code # 7135742B

In the Complaint section note: Safety Advisory # 19-357

In the Cause section note: Breakaway was incorrectly wired.

In the Correction section note: Moved Breakaway wire from charge line to brake wire.

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

Please call Keystone RV Customer Service at 844-361-8455 if you have any questions.

 

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Safety Recall:     19V-517 Safety Advisory: 19-357 July 29, 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 2020 Crossroads Hampton and Sunset 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.

Reason for this recall	It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population have a breakaway switch that is nonfunctional. Under certain conditions during travel, if the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch will not activate the brakes leading to an increased risk of a crash or personal injury.
What we will do	Keystone representatives have been in contact with the staff at your selling dealership regarding this situation. The remedy is to move the wiring from the charge line to the brakes at the 7-way junction box. The service and parts required for this corrective action will be provided at no charge to you.
What we need you to do	As soon as possible, please make an appointment to have your RV serviced by your dealership. The labor time to perform this correction is approximately 1 hour. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your RV for this repair.
If you have questions	Your dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your RV is corrected as promptly as possible. Please contact Keystone Customer service if your dealer is unable to assist or if you take your RV to your dealer on the agreed service date, and the dealer does not remedy the condition within a reasonable amount of time, or without charge to you. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement if you paid to have the defect resolved prior to receiving this correspondence. Keystone Customer Service is available toll-free at 1-866-425-4369.

 

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

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Safety Recall: 19V-517 Transport Canada: 2019-339 Safety Advisory: 19-357 July 29, 2019

 

Recall Population

2020 Crossroads Hampton
Models: 364MBL, 370FDL, 371FKL, 372FDB, 373RDD, 374BAR

2020 Crossroads Sunset
Models: 185RK, 186BH, 212RB, 222RB, 242BH, 251RK, 253RB, 259RL, 260SI, 262BH, 272BH, 285CK, 288BH, 289QB, 291RK, 330SI, 331BH, 336BH

Serial Number Ranges:
Hampton  –  L5330000 – L5330079
Sunset       –  L5350204 – L5350608

 

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.

Reason for this recall	It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population have a breakaway switch that is nonfunctional. Under certain conditions during travel, if the trailer becomes detached from the tow vehicle, the breakaway switch will not activate the brakes leading to an increased risk of a crash or personal injury.
What we will do	Keystone representatives have been in contact with the staff at your selling dealership regarding this situation. The remedy is to move the wiring from the charge line to the brakes at the 7-way junction box. The service and parts required for this corrective action will be provided at no charge to you.
What we need you to do	As soon as possible, please make an appointment to have your RV serviced by your dealership. The labor time to perform this correction is approximately 1 hour. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process your RV for this repair.
If you have questions	Your dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure your RV is corrected as promptly as possible. Please contact Keystone Customer service if your dealer is unable to assist or if you take your RV to your dealer on the agreed service date, and the dealer does not remedy the condition within a reasonable amount of time, or without charge to you. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement if you paid to have the defect resolved prior to receiving this correspondence. Keystone Customer Service is available toll-free at 1-866-425-4369.

 

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 1-888-327-4236 (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

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2 Affected Products

Vehicles

CROSSROADS	HAMPTON	2020
CROSSROADS	SUNSET	2020

 

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12 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V517-6062.PDF 211.236KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V517-7728.pdf 218.426KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document – 19-357 Hampton Sunset Breakaway – Web

RMISC-19V517-9314.pdf 63.798KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document – 19-357 tweet screenshot

RMISC-19V517-1349.pdf 20.291KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V517-7321.PDF 211.318KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document – 19-357 dealer email

RMISC-19V517-6186.pdf 127.107KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V517-1783.pdf 90.023KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)-19-357 Hampton Sunset Breakaway Recall Dealer Letter

RCMN-19V517-7021.pdf 94.055KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-19V517-2704.pdf 128.672KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V517-3766.pdf 244.735KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V517-7537.PDF 215.076KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V517-5679.PDF 211.135KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V517&docType=RCL

 

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