Frame Problem Recall on 2011 Monty.

[Bulldog]

I bought a 2011 and just saw the frame flex recall. I will be calling Keystone on Monday, but not very trusting. If you have had the brace welding in the frame, if not too much trouble would you take a picture of it. Then I can check mine and will know for sure. Thanks

[Rondo]

Robert- The biggest problem is that you will not be able to take pictures of your possible frame flex because to see the possible bad welds one must remove the complete front nose of the unit to check the frame structure and welds there. This is not a one man job and not a job for the common owner. Go back into the archives under the Search Engine here at the top of the page and check out all the articles/posts on this subject. You will find photos, descriptions and repairs that others have had done. Since it is a 2011 recall I'm gong to guess you won't have much luck on getting it repaired by Keystone but there is always a chance so give it a try if you do infact have frameflex.

[Bulldog]

Originally Posted by Rondo

Robert- The biggest problem is that you will not be able to take pictures of your possible frame flex because to see the possible bad welds one must remove the complete front nose of the unit to check the frame structure and welds there. This is not a one man job and not a job for the common owner. Go back into the archives under the Search Engine here at the top of the page and check out all the articles/posts on this subject. You will find photos, descriptions and repairs that others have had done. Since it is a 2011 recall I'm gong to guess you won't have much luck on getting it repaired by Keystone but there is always a chance so give it a try if you do infact have frameflex.

Rondo, they say its near the axle spring hangers.



KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010-2011 MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2010. UNDER CERTAIN SIDE LOAD STRESS CONDITIONS THE FRAME EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE FLEXING AT THE AREA OF THE CENTER AXLE SPRING HANGERS.

KEYSTONE WILL INSTALL A CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN THE CENTER SPRING HANGERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.


I will be calling them on Monday.

[Bulldog]

I found a earlier post discussing it and it has pictures. When I upgraded my Hitchhiker with Kodiac disc brakes the cross piece came in the kit. Hoping Keystone will send me the cross pieces and I will have it installed. But I'm hoping when I pick up my rig on Wednesday it will have it already installed.