Keystone Passport 2017 Suspension Recall: Axle Overload Risk
Keystone is recalling 2016-2017 Passport trailers with incorrect axle capacity (3500 lb vs 4400 lb) that may overheat and cause crashes. Owners must get free axle replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed, the incorrect axle may be overloaded and fail as a result, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Keystone is recalling certain 2016-2017 Passport recreational trailers because they have axles rated for 3500 pounds instead of the required 4400 pounds. This could cause axle failure when loaded properly, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226121-keystone-passport-2017-suspension-recall-axle-overload-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226121-keystone-passport-2017-suspension-recall-axle-overload-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V291000
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“Keystone Passport 2017 Suspension Recall: Axle Overload Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226121-keystone-passport-2017-suspension-recall-axle-overload-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V291000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V291000).
Why it’s dangerous
The axles in these trailers have a 3500-pound capacity instead of the required 4400-pound capacity. When properly loaded, this mismatch can cause the axle to fail, potentially leading to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Keystone Passport trailers with model 3350BHWE built between January 6 and April 21, 2016. Trailer owners who regularly carry heavy loads are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model 3350BHWE trailers built between January 6 and April 21, 2016. The recall covers 2016-2017 model years of the Passport recreational trailer.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Keystone Customer Service
Call 1-866-425-4369 to schedule free axle replacement.
Get Free Axle Replacement
Dealers will replace the axle at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-252.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V291000 (November 5, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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