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NHTSA Recall 07V518000: U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Keystone Energy.

62
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2007
owners notified (October 18)
NHTSA campaign07V518000
Manufacturer campaign07-095
ComponentSUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY › U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Report receivedNovember 6, 2007
Owner notificationOctober 18, 2007
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain travel trailers may have been manufactured with the incorrect hanger and shackle bolt torqueon the axle suspension.

Safety risk

If the bolts do not have the proper torque applied, they could come off the vehicle while driving causing poor vehicle handling increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will verify the shackle bolts have the correct torque and re-tighten if necessary. All vehicles are still at dealers. No trailers have been sold to customers. The recall began on october 18, 2007.

Notes

Keystone rv recall no. 07-095.customers 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 07V518000

Make and modelModel years
Keystone Energy2008
Keystone Hideout2007

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.