Vehicle recall 04V157000 · March 31, 2004
2004 Keystone Raptor
On certain model RP3612 ds fw fifth wheel recreational vehicles, cracking in the steel surrounding the pinbox (hitch) can occur.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain model RP3612 ds fw fifth wheel recreational vehicles, cracking in the steel surrounding the pinbox (hitch) can occur. The cracks are specifically in the attachment welds between the pinbox and the surrounding frame structure.
- Consequence
- This can cause partial or complete separation of the pinbox from the frame increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pinbox with an air-ride pinbox. Owner notification began February 23, 2004. Owners should contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V157000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 31, 2004
- Filed by
- KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 23, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 71
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Keystone Raptor (2004): 2004
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