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2000 Keystone Cougar recall: trailer hitches

Keystone Rv Company reported this safety recall on August 4, 2000. It covers about 74 vehicles.

vehicles affected
74
reported
Aug 4, 2000
owners notified
Jul 24, 2000

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers. There is a lack of a ground to the junction box located under the gooseneck and above the pin box. This could result in a failure to activate the brakes in the event the fifth wheel becomes disengaged from the tow vehicle.
Risk
This condition could cause the trailer brakes to be inoperative during a trailer breakaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground wire between the junction box and the trailer frame.

Recall number 00V213000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V213000

Is there a recall on the 2000 Keystone Cougar trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 00V213000, reported on August 4, 2000, covers about 74 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V213000?

Dealers will install a ground wire between the junction box and the trailer frame.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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