The defect
KEYSTONE RV IS RECALLING 125 MY 2008 RAPTOR FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE PROPANE HOSE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM WAS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. THE PROPANE LINE MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY CONTACT WITH THE TIRE RESULTING IN A PROPANE GAS LEAK.
The risk
A PROPANE LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE PROPANE HOSE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Keystone Raptor | 2008 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Raptor | 2008 | 4 | 4 |
Other equipment recalls in 2008
166 of the 683 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2008 concerned the equipment; KEYSTONE RV COMPANY filed 80 campaigns in all.
| 08V681000 19 Dec 2008 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| 08V674000 18 Dec 2008 | TITAN COACHES |
| 08V685000 18 Dec 2008 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY |
| 08V661000 15 Dec 2008 | GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |
| 08V655000 12 Dec 2008 | WARRIOR INDUSTRIES |
| 08V648000 9 Dec 2008 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| 08V639000 4 Dec 2008 | COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC |
| 08V629000 2 Dec 2008 | DUSTER CAMPER II INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2008