| Make : KEYSTONE | Model : CAMBRIDGE | Year : 2006 |
| Build Dates : 20041129 - 20050304 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V083000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050318 | Date Received by ODI: 20050308 | Date Added to Database: 20050311 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05-053 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 88 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE DIMMER SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED WITH REVERSE POLARITY. THIS WILL CAUSE THE LIGHTS ON THE SWITCHED CIRCUIT TO EITHER NOT FUNCTION AT ALL OR THE DIMMER SWITCH WILL NOT DIM OR SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS. |
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Consequence:
THE SWITCH MAY BECOME VERY HOT AND MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE SWITCH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND VERITY THE SWITCH IS WIRED CORRECTLY, THE SWITCH WILL BE TESTED TO DETERMINE IF IT TURNS THE LIGHTS ON, DIMS THE LIGHTS AND SHUTS THEM OFF. IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT PASS THIS FUNCTION TEST, IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND WIRED ACCORDINGLY. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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