Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V564000 Reported July 29, 2016

Underrated fifth wheel pin box hitch installed

Keystone Rv Company · Trailer Hitches · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V564000
Manufacturer Campaign
16-259
Manufacturer
Component
Trailer Hitches
Vehicles Affected
19
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 29, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 dutchmen voltage toy hauler fifth wheel trailers manufactured march 11, 2016, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles were incorrectly built with a 18,000 lb rated fifth wheel pin box hitch instead of a 21,000 lb rated hitch.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is loaded to a weight greater than 18,000 lbs, the pin box can fail, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Keystone notified owners, and dealers will remove and replace the pin box inner with one rated for 21,000 lbs, free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2016. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-259.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Keystone Rv Company dealer and reference recall ID 16V564000 or campaign 16-259.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V564000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V564000?

NHTSA recall 16V564000 was issued by Keystone Rv Company on July 29, 2016. It addresses: Underrated fifth wheel pin box hitch installed. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Keystone Rv Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V564000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16-259. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.