NHTSA Recall 12V247000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 440 vehicles. It affects 2012–2013 Keystone Vantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V247000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | May 30, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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
Keystones 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V247000
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.