Vehicle recall 18V843000 · November 28, 2018
Dutchmen Aerolite, Dutchmen Atlas and 6 more models
The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
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 2019 Keystone Cougar, Outback, Passport, Springdale, Bullet and Hideout recreational trailers and 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings of the axles may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
- Consequence
- If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-340.
- 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
- 18V843000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 28, 2018
- Filed by
- Keystone RV Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18-340
- Owner notification
- January 16, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 982
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle hubs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dutchmen Aerolite (2019): 2019
- Dutchmen Atlas (2019): 2019
- Keystone Bullet (2019): 2019
- Keystone Cougar (2019): 2019
- Keystone Hideout (2019): 2019
- Keystone Outback (2019): 2019
- Keystone Passport (2019): 2019
- Keystone Springdale (2019): 2019
Has your Dutchmen been repaired?
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