NHTSA Recall 16V402000: Electrical system: wiring
Keystone RV Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Dutchmen Kodiak.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V402000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16-255 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 3, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 8, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers manufactured June 10, 2015 through April 6, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the two sections of LED rope lights that serve as backlighting for the countertop each have exposed ends which may short against each other, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Safety risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone notified owners, and dealers will install a heat shrink tube over one of the LED rope light ends, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-255.
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 16V402000
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.