Spare Tire Carrier Recall

[Jim W]

I am a member of RV Net also and they are offering a Free new service. They will notify you if there is a recall out on your trailer. I signed up for this yesterday (03/16/10) and I then received this E-mail Alert from them.

Manufacturer KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Recall Date 02/25/2010
Component TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Potential # Affected 2893
Summary KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIMITED NUMBER OF FAILURES WITH ITS SPARE TIRE CARRIERS IN PARTICULAR, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, WHEN COMBINED WITH A 16+ SPARE TIRE AND WHEN INSTALLED ON THE BUMPER OF A SLIDE OUT BIKE/STORAGE RACK, MAY BREAK OR CRACK AFTER TIME CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF.
Consequence IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy THE REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WITH A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369. KEYSTONE RV RECALL NO. 10-129.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . 000035220000841795000000307

Just thought I would post this for other Keystone owners, with this style of bumper.
I also posted the site here if you would like to sign up also. https://www.rvrecallalert.com/Default.aspx

Jim

[hankpage]

Jim, Thanks for the post. I didn't trust the mount on my '07 from the beginning .... I carry my spare in the bed of the truck .... at least I know it's not going anywhere. I lock it to the hitch rail. ;)

[bobandvicki]

Jim - thanks for the post as mine did crack a few months after I bought it - also a member of Rv.Net but didn't see the recall notice - will contact keystone as long as they will replace it for free - I reinforced the carrier but would rather have a new one - that is the only thing that has gone wrong with my 2009 Cougar 318SAB 5th wheel purchased last April - Bob

[campboy]

I'm assuming when they use the term 16+ they mean a 16 wheel and tire. Mine is 15" so I guess I'm OK?

[Firecapt]

Thanks Jim,

My Cougar doesn't fall within the parameters of the recall (year model, 15" tire) but that didn't stop me from checking the mount anyway. I even carefully examined the mount with a magnifying glass to look for hairline cracks.

Nothing so far but it's another thing to keep an eye on. I always thought the mount seemed a bit flimsy. Thanks again!

[LAREDO 2009]

Jim,

Thank you for posting this recall. I just had my tire fall off last weekend on my way to the campground. The dealer was trying to tell me that this is not a warranty issue let alone a recall. Thank you for sharing this information it should be Helpful.

Frank and Michele

[Tom and Kelley Crawford]

We have a 2010 Cougar 327RES that has the recalled tire mount. We had it corrected a few weeks ago and the "fix" is worse than the original. We did not have a problem (yet) with the original mount, but the new mount is already loose and ready to fall off. Heading back to the dealer once again. Don't know if the dealer installed the new bracket wrong or if the "fix" is worse than the original mount.