Vehicle recall 16V825000 · November 15, 2016
Keystone Carbon, Keystone Fuzion and 3 more models
The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
- Consequence
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V825000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2016
- Filed by
- Keystone RV Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16-267
- Owner notification
- November 29, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,252
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dutchmen Voltage (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Keystone Carbon (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Keystone Fuzion (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Keystone Impact (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Keystone Raptor (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
Has your Dutchmen been repaired?
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