There has been an NHTSA and Keystone recall on apparently all Vantage trailers since June. For some reason it's not showing on the Keystone site, but here it is. The dealer hadn't done it at delivery (3 months post recall), and Keystone has not notified me. I suspect others are in the same position. It's not a big deal, but it is a recall.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / VANTAGE 2012-2013
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Report Receipt Date: MAY 30, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V247000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 440
Summary:
KEYSTONE RV COMPANIES (KEYSTONE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 VANTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2011, THROUGH MAY 7, 2012. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT PROTECTIVE (A.K.A. GIMP) MOLDING ON THE METAL AROUND THE HOLDING TANK VALVES.
Consequence:
AS A RESULT, THE USER MAY SUFFER CUTS TO HANDS AND ARMS WHEN REACHING PAST THE SHARP EDGES OF THE ACCESS CUT-OUT IN ORDER TO OPERATE THE HOLDING TANK VALVES.
Remedy:
KEYSTONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE GIMP MOLDING AROUND THE ACCESS AREA FOR THE HOLDING TANK VALVES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12-175. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.