Crossroads Cross Terrain problems & recalls

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 crossroads, dutchmen, and keystone recreational trailers equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. a list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher mode

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. keystone's number for this recall is 1

Problem: Crossroads rv is recalling 1,018 my 2005-2009 cross terrain, my 2006-2009 crossforce and my 2006-2008 zinger crossfire travel trailers. these travel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the travel trailers were built without rear reflex reflectors.

Risk: Lack of reflectors could lead to reduced visibility of the travel trailer increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will send reflectors and installation instructions to customers. customers will have the option of installing the reflectors or take their travel trailer to the nearest crossroads rv certified dealer to have the installation done free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact crossroads rv at 888-226-7496.

Problem: Crossroads rv is recalling 17,353 my 2004-2007 cruiser, paradise pointe, my 2004 silverado, my 2005-2007 zinger, cross terrain, and my 2006-2007 belair, crossforce, and crossfire travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Crossroads rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduli

Problem: Certain travel and fifth wheel trailers have improperly installed furnace exhaust vents.

Risk: Improper installation or lack of the furnace exhaust vent will allow the exhaust fumes, containing combustion products including high concentrations of carbon monoxide gas, to enter into the recreational vehicle and could result in injury or death to occupants of the trailer.

Fix: Owners/dealers will inspect the furnace exhaust vent and, if not properly installed, the dealers will repair the exhaust vent free of charge. owners are being instructed not to use the furnace until the exhaust vent has been inspected and is properly repaired. the recall began february 2, 2005. owners may contact crossroads at 260-593-2866.