2020-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail Trailers 21-404 Door Fasteners Can Strip Allowing Door to Detach

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April 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V247000

Door Fasteners Can Strip Allowing Door to Detach

The stripped fasteners can pull out of the frame, detaching the rear door and increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V247

Manufacturer KeystoneeBay RV Company

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 86

 

Summary

KeystoneeBay RV Company (KeystoneeBay) is recalling 2020-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2760THS and Aspen Trail 3250THS trailers. The ramp door fasteners may be installed improperly causing them to strip.

 

Remedy

KeystoneeBay will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hinge fasteners and add nuts with a lock washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed no April 30, 2021. Owners may contact KeystoneeBay customer service at 1-866-425-4369. KeystoneeBay’s number for this recall is 21-404.

 

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.

 


4/21/21

KeystoneeBay RV Company

SAFETY ADVISORY # 21-404

Aspen Trail Ramp Door Fasteners

 

KeystoneeBay 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 ramp door fasteners that were improperly installed and can strip out. Under certain conditions while loading items into the rear garage area, the ramp door fasteners can strip and pull out of the frame, leading to an increased risk of personal injury.

 

Models Included:2020 – 2021 Aspen Trail Travel Trailers: 2760THS, 3250THS, 3251THS
Serial Number Ranges:2020 L8921666 – L8923021

2021 M8920182 – M8921725

Parts Required:12 โ€“ KRV # 398231 – Nut – 3/8″ x 16 – Hex – Kep – Zinc

(This part may be ordered in bulk without a VIN)

Tools Required:– 1/4โ€ Ratchet Wrench or 1/4โ€ Cordless Impact   – 7/16 Socket

– T-45 Torx tamper Resistant Bit (if needed)

 

Note โ€“ Check serial number on Key Express to verify the campaign is open. Some vehicles were repaired before they left KeystoneeBay.

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

 

The remedy is to add 3/8โ€ x 16 lock nuts to the existing ramp door hinge bolts.

 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

 

Step 1

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

 

Step 2

Install and finger tighten all 12 nuts on the existing ramp door hinge bolts. See Figure 1 and 2

 

Step 3

Using a 7/16โ€ socket and Cordless Impact firmly tighten the lock nuts against the frame. If using a ratcheting wrench use a quick action to tighten the lock nut as the bolts may loosen and a T-45 Tamper Resistant Torx bit will be needed to keep the self-threading bolts from backing out. Figures 3.

 

Step 4

Proceed to warranty reimbursement.

 

WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT

REPAIR

Submit the claim on Key Express using Flat Rate Code # 7140442A

In the Complaint section note: Safety Advisory # 21-404

In the Cause section note:   Safety Advisory # 21-404

In the Correction section note:   Installed lock nuts

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

 

PARTS DISPOSITION

No part return.

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

 


RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

Safety Recall:     21V-247

Safety Advisory: 21-404

April 30, 2021

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

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This notice applies to your vehicle:  ยซVINยป Dear ยซOwner_nameยป:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. KeystoneeBay RV Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model 2020-2021 Aspen Trail Travel Trailers. As a result, KeystoneeBay 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 ramp door fasteners that were improperly installed and can strip out. Under certain conditions while loading items into the rear garage area, the ramp door screws can strip and pull out of the frame, leading to an increased risk of personal injury.

 

What we will do

KeystoneeBay representatives have been in contact with the staff at your selling dealership regarding this situation. The remedy is to inspect the hinge fasteners and add nuts with a lock washer to the existing self-threading bolts. We have enclosed the 3/8โ€ x 16 locking nuts. The service and parts required for this corrective action will be provided at no charge to you.

 

What we need you to do

Do not use the ramp door until a 3/8โ€ x 16 lock nuts can be installed on the existing bolts, this is the remedy to resolve the improper installation. If you require assistance installing the locking nuts, please make an appointment with your dealer and bring the unit to the dealership and they will install the locking nuts at no cost to you. 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 KeystoneeBay 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.

KeystoneeBay Customer Service is available toll-free at 1-866-425-4369.

 

If after contacting KeystoneeBay 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,

 

KEYSTONEeBay RV COMPANY

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

 

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

 


Aspen Trail Ramp Door Fasteners Repair Instructions

 

Parts Required:  12 โ€“ KRV # 398231 – Nut – 3/8″ x 16 – Hex – Kep โ€“ Zinc (Provided)
Tools Required:– 1/4โ€ Ratchet Wrench or 1/4โ€ Cordless Impact

– 7/16 Socket

– T-45 Torx tamper Resistant Bit (if needed)

 

The remedy is to add 3/8โ€ x 16 lock nuts to the existing ramp door hinge bolts.

 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 

 

Step 1

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

 

Step 2

Install and finger tighten all 12 nuts on the existing ramp door hinge bolts. See Figure 1 and

 

PO Box 2000 โ€“ Goshen, IN  46527-2000
Phone: (866) 425-4369 โ€“ Fax: (866) 273-1451
www.keystonerv.com

 



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Vehicle

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DUTCHMENASPEN TRAIL2020-2021

 


11 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V247-6979.PDF 215.024KB

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V247-1572.pdf 138.766KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V247-2687.PDF 211.144KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V247-0397.pdf 162.103KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V247-2277.pdf 646.004KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V247-5943.pdf 95.351KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 21-404 dealer email scheduled send for 4-23-2021

RCMN-21V247-2600.pdf 87.924KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3

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