NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V723
Manufacturer Keystone
RV Company
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,276
Missing Bearing Races Causing 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.
Summary
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 burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Remedy
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.
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.
Recall Acknowledgement
October 25, 2018
Latest Recalls Documents
- 89" Hubface 74" Spring Center / 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern | Specs: 3,500 lbs Idler Trailer Axle (Capacity 3.5K), 5 Lug, Tube: 2 3/8"
- Internal Components: 3.5k (3500 lb Capacity) Bearing Kit, 3.5k TK Axle Hub - 5 lug Brake, 3.5k TK Axle Beam - 3.5k Tube, 3.5k TK Axle Studs - 1/2"
- How to Measure Your Idler Trailer Axle - Hubface: Measure from one face of hub (where the studs start coming out of hub) to the face of hub on opposite side. Spring Center: Measure from center of one spring seat, to the center of spring seat on opposite side (see image in gallery for more details).
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube Construction - Ensures even tire wear and a better highway experience | Underslung - Axle is welded with spring seats on the bottom. Allows for lower ride height. For optimal usage, use with double eye springs. | EZ Lube Design - Removable rubber plug on the hub cap with easy access to a grease-able zerk fitting. Grease your axle without pulling off your whole entire hub.
- Replaces Dexter
, AL-KO, Hayes
, and Lippert
Axles. Design for use on Light Duty Trailers: Utility, Boat, Car Haulers, ATV, Lawn & Landscape, Motorcycle, BBQ Pit, Cargo, Enclosed, RV & More
- Compatibility. Trailer axle kit for 3,500lb cargo trailer, 61" hubface - 46" spring center(reference from P2), impressive support to wheels and shock absorbent for RV camper
, pack with spring, U-bolt, hanger and shackle kit for replacement. - Trailer Axle Parts. Distance between spring center is 46" and hub face 61", 5 bolt on 4.5 pattern trailer drum hub pre-installed, replace the axle with prominent steel-made, provide better support to thefor 3500 lbs cargo trailer.
- Trailer Leaf Spring. Confirm the measurement for sure fit, eye to eye length: 25-1/4 inch; free open: 3 inch; width of leaf: 1-3/4 inch; 4 leaves; 9/16 inch bushing dia, OEM reference: SW4B / 72-42 / LIB-401-DE / UNA212 / PR4B / 124903 / 9150014 / 93184.
- Includes. Tandem trailer leaf spring kit included compatible 4 U-bolts feature 5-1/2'' long, 1/2'' dia, 2 tie plates and 8 hex nuts, 4 hangers, 4pcs 3-1/8" shackle straps and necessary locknuts and shackle bolts for one package easy replacement.
- Durability. Trailer axle springs constructed with prominent steel with anti-corrosion coating, DOT qualified hardware and accessories improve the suspension system for long time and long distance journey in years.
- 73" Hubface 58" Spring Center / 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern | Specs: 3,500 lbs Idler Trailer Axle (Capacity 3.5K), 5 Lug, Tube: 2 3/8"
- Internal Components: 3.5k (3500 lb Capacity) Bearing Kit, 3.5k TK Axle Hub - 5 lug Brake, 3.5k TK Axle Beam - 3.5k Tube, 3.5k TK Axle Studs - 1/2"
- How to Measure Your Idler Trailer Axle - Hubface: Measure from one face of hub (where the studs start coming out of hub) to the face of hub on opposite side. Spring Center: Measure from center of one spring seat, to the center of spring seat on opposite side (see image in gallery for more details).
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube Construction - Ensures even tire wear and a better highway experience | Underslung - Axle is welded with spring seats on the bottom. Allows for lower ride height. For optimal usage, use with double eye springs. | EZ Lube Design - Removable rubber plug on the hub cap with easy access to a grease-able zerk fitting. Grease your axle without pulling off your whole entire hub.
- Replaces Dexter
, AL-KO, Hayes
, and Lippert
Axles. Design for use on Light Duty Trailers: Utility, Boat, Car Haulers, ATV, Lawn & Landscape, Motorcycle, BBQ Pit, Cargo, Enclosed, RV & More
- 47.5 inch Hub Face: The length of the shaft measured from the bottom of one wheel stud to the bottom of the other wheel stud
- Installation Instructions: The packaging includes leaf spring brackets but they are not welded. They need to be welded according to your own requirements
- Widely Used: Suitable for all light trailers, including trailer axle, boat trailer axle, car trailer axle, ATV trailer axle, lawn and landscape trailer axle, motorcycle trailer axle, cargo trailer axle, enclosed trailer axle, RV trailer axle, etc
- Material: Made of sturdy iron and steel, it features high strength and a long service life
- Note: Your measurement spacing is allowed to be off by about an inch from the size we show
- Widely Applicable: This trailer axle is designed with 5 hole bolts, bolt hole spacing is 4.5 inches, suitable for various common trailer types in the market, and has strong compatibility
- Process: The trailer axle maximum load-bearing capacity is 3500 lbs, which can easily meet the load requirements of small and medium-sized trailers, provide stable support and reliable performance. Its design fully considers constancy and safety, making it suitable for long-term use
- Recommend: The spring center distance of this trailer axle is 58 inches, which optimizes the suspension system of the trailer and can better absorb road vibrations and impacts. For trailers that require long-term driving or use on uneven roads, this design can significantly improve ride comfort and cargo safety
- Excellent Performance: This trailer axle is made of high strength steel and has undergone precision machining and surface treatment. Its constancy ensures long term reliability, reduces maintenance and replacement frequency, and saves users time and costs
- You Will Get: 1x 61" Hub face 46" spring center trailer axle
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