Keystone 2012-2018 Springdale RVs: Incorrect Weight Label May Cause Overload Risk
Keystone is recalling certain 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicles due to incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels that could lead to vehicle overload and increased crash risk. Owners must get a corrected label from dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect GAWR makes the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrect and may result in the vehicle being overloaded, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Keystone is recalling 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicles because their weight labels overstate the vehicle's capacity. This could cause the vehicle to be overloaded, affecting control and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225115-keystone-2012-2018-springdale-rvs-incorrect-weight-label-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225115-keystone-2012-2018-springdale-rvs-incorrect-weight-label-may-cause · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V339000
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“Keystone 2012-2018 Springdale RVs: Incorrect Weight Label May Cause Overload Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225115-keystone-2012-2018-springdale-rvs-incorrect-weight-label-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #17V339000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V339000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) label overstates the actual capacity by 800lbs per axle. This means the vehicle can become overloaded with normal use, which may cause loss of control and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of Keystone 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicles (model 303BH) are affected. Those who frequently carry heavy loads or drive on rough terrain are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model 303BH in your 2012-2018 Springdale recreational vehicle. The Federal Identification Tag shows an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Label
Contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 to receive a new Federal Placard with the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity label.
What NHTSA says to do
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-289.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V339000 (May 24, 2017)
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