KEYSTONE OUTBACK (2019) recall — Power Train
Keystone is recalling 2019 Outback trailers with potentially overheating hub bearings that could cause handling issues and crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Keystone is recalling 2019 Outback recreational trailers due to inner hub bearings that may not be sufficiently greased. This can cause bearings to overheat and fail, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Keystone for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224100-keystone-2019-outback-power-train-recall-overheating-bearings-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224100-keystone-2019-outback-power-train-recall-overheating-bearings-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V843000
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“Keystone 2019 Outback Power Train Recall: Overheating Bearings Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224100-keystone-2019-outback-power-train-recall-overheating-bearings-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V843000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V843000).
Why it’s dangerous
The inner hub bearings may not be sufficiently greased, causing them to overheat and fail. When bearings fail, handling becomes compromised and crash risk increases.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Keystone Outback recreational trailers are affected. Trailer drivers and passengers are most at risk if the bearings fail.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Keystone Outback recreational trailers. The recall covers specific models including 2019 Outback, Cougar, Passport, Springdale, Bullet, and Hideout trailers.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Keystone Customer Service
Call 1-866-425-4369 to schedule a free repair for the hub bearings.
Get Free Hub Bearing Repair
Dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2019 Keystone Outback, Cougar, Passport, Springdale, Bullet, and Hideout recreational trailers, as well as 2019 Dutchmen Aerolite and Atlas trailers.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2019 model from the list of affected Keystone and Dutchmen recreational trailers.
Is there a deadline for fixing the issue?
The recall began January 16, 2019, but owners can contact Keystone for repairs at any time.
Contact Keystone
We’ve drafted a message you can send Keystone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V843000 — Keystone Keystone Hello, I own a Keystone that is covered by recall 18V843000 from Keystone. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V843000 (November 28, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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