NHTSA Recall 14V120000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Keystone RV Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 708 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Keystone Bullet.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V120000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14-202 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 12, 2014 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cougar, Springdale, Hideout, Passport, and Bullet fifth wheels and travel trailers manufactured January 13, 2014, through February 12,2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner wheel bearings on the axle may have insufficient lubrication.
Safety risk
With an insufficient amount of lubrication, the wheel bearing and hub may become overheated and the wheel may seize or separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle hubs and bearings for the proper lubrication. Any damaged bearings will be replaced. These repirs will be performed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number associated with this recall is 14-202.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V120000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Keystone Bullet | 2014 |
| Keystone Cougar | 2014 |
| Keystone Hideout | 2014 |
| Keystone Passport | 2014 |
| Keystone Springdale | 2014 |
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.