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NHTSARecalled Mar 8, 2005 · #05V083000

DIMMER SWITCH WIRING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE DIMMER SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN WIRED WITH REVERSE POLARITY. THIS WILL CAUSE THE LIGHTS ON THE SWITCHED CIRCUIT TO EITHER NOT FUNCTION AT ALL OR THE DIMMER SWITCH WILL NOT DIM OR SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS. THE SWITCH MAY BECOME VERY HOT AND MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE SWITCH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
DIMMER SWITCH WIRING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND VERIFY THE SWITCH IS WIRED CORRECTLY. THE SWITCH WILL BE TESTED TO DETERMINE IF IT TURNS THE LIGHTS ON, DIMS THE LIGHTS, AND SHUTS THEM OFF. IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT PASS THIS FUNCTION TEST, IT WILL BE REPLACED AND WIRED ACCORDINGLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.

View the official CPSC notice