KEYSTONE MONTANA (2019) recall — Suspension
Keystone is recalling 2019 Montana trailers with potentially defective axle welds that could cause spindle and wheel detachment, increasing crash risk. Owners must have axle inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the spindle or wheel assembly detaches from the axle, it can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Keystone is recalling certain 2019 Montana recreational trailers due to a risk that the spindle or wheel assembly might detach from the axle, potentially causing a crash. This affects trailers with defective welds on the axle spindles. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224106-keystone-2019-montana-recreational-trailers-suspension-recall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224106-keystone-2019-montana-recreational-trailers-suspension-recall-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V853000
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“Keystone 2019 Montana Recreational Trailers: Suspension Recall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224106-keystone-2019-montana-recreational-trailers-suspension-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V853000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V853000).
Why it’s dangerous
Defective welds on the axle spindles could cause the spindle and wheel assembly to detach from the axle. This may lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential detachment causing loss of vehicle control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers. The recall began January 14, 2019, and applies to models with defective axle welds.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Keystone Customer Service
Call 1-866-425-4369 to get the recall number 18-342 and have your axle inspected by a dealer.
Have Axle Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect the axle tag and replace the spindle if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle tag, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-342.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The axles may have defective welds on the spindles, potentially causing the spindle and wheel assembly to detach from the axle.
How can I check if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailer. The recall began January 14, 2019, and applies to models with defective axle welds.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 to have your axle inspected by a dealer, who will replace the spindle if necessary at no cost.
Contact Keystone
We’ve drafted a message you can send Keystone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V853000 — Keystone Keystone Hello, I own a Keystone that is covered by recall 18V853000 from Keystone. The official recall notice states: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle tag, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-342. 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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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 #18V853000 (November 30, 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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