Recall 10V413 covers 322 2011 Keystone fifth-wheel trailers with Dexter axles for cracked spindle welds. Repair is free at franchised Keystone dealers.
Keystone is recalling 322 2011 Mountaineer, Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Montana, and Laredo fifth wheel trailers with Dexter axles because cracks can form in the spindle weld. If the spindle separates from the axle tube, the wheel end can separate from the trailer, creating a road hazard and reducing driver control; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The axle assembly on the 2011 Keystone Mountaineer, Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Montana, and Laredo fifth wheel trailers supports the trailer and carries the wheel hubs. The spindle is the wheel-end section of the axle, and its weld helps hold that wheel-end hardware in the correct position while the trailer is being towed.
On affected trailers equipped with Dexter axles, cracks can appear in the spindle weld. That weld is a load-bearing connection, so a crack means the wheel end is no longer supported the way Keystone intended. This is not a tire, brake, or routine maintenance issue. The problem is in the axle weld itself.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on noise, vibration, or visible lean to decide whether the axle is safe, because the recall description does not identify a dependable early symptom.
Who's affected?
Covers six Keystone towable RV models in the 2011 model year, all tied to the same drive axle component.
| 2011 Keystone Mountaineer | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2011 Keystone Alpine | drive axle |
| 2011 Keystone Avalanche | drive axle |
| 2011 Keystone Fuzion | drive axle |
| 2011 Keystone Montana | drive axle |
| 2011 Keystone Laredo | drive axle |
| Units affected | 322 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Cracks in the axle can spread until the spindle detaches from the axle tube. That can let the wheel end separate from the trailer, create a road hazard for other traffic, and reduce the driver's control, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN and arrange the axle inspection when your vehicle is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Keystone dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Keystone Mountaineer, Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Montana, or Laredo fifth wheel is included in this recall.
- Contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 for current repair instructions before towing or driving the trailer.
- Ask a Keystone dealer to inspect the Dexter axle serial number and replace the axle for free if it falls within the recalled range.
- Bring the recall notice if Keystone mailed one, or reference recall number 10V413 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the axle inspection is complete because spindle-weld cracks can let the wheel end separate from the axle tube.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Keystone technician inspects the axle serial number on the affected fifth wheel trailer. When the axle serial number is within the recalled range, the technician replaces the axle. Replacement is performed free of charge under the recall, including the covered parts and labor. The remedy Keystone filed for campaign 10V413 began on September 24, 2010. Keystone Customer Service is the manufacturer contact for repair coordination.
Timeline
| September 16, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V413?
Recall 10V413 covers 322 2011 Keystone Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Laredo, Montana, and Mountaineer fifth wheel trailers equipped with Dexter axles. Cracks can form in the spindle weld, and Keystone dealers will inspect the axle serial number and replace the axle for free if it falls within the affected range.
What should I do if my 2011 Keystone Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Laredo, Montana, or Mountaineer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fifth wheel is included in recall 10V413. If it is, contact a franchised Keystone dealer for an axle serial number inspection. The dealer will replace the axle for free if the serial number is in the recalled range.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Keystone's recall remedy says dealers will inspect the axle serial number and replace the axle free of charge if it falls within the affected range. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel-end separation. Cracks in the spindle weld can spread and allow the spindle to detach from the axle tube, separating the wheel end from the trailer. That creates a road hazard and reduces driver control, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Keystone fifth wheel used?
The recall still follows the vehicle. If you never received Keystone's owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific fifth wheel is included. When you call the dealer, reference recall 10V413 and ask for the Dexter axle serial number inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V413000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V413 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V413000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →