| Make : KEYSTONE | Model : COUGAR | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990803 - 19991028 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V213000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000724 | Date Received by ODI: 20000804 | Date Added to Database: 20000810 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | ||
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| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 74 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THERE IS A LACK OF A GROUND TO THE JUNCTION BOX LOCATED UNDER THE GOOSENECK AND ABOVE THE PIN BOX. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKES IN THE EVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL BECOMES DISENGAGED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER BRAKES TO BE INOPERATIVE DURING A TRAILER BREAKAWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE BETWEEN THE JUNCTION BOX AND THE TRAILER FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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