NHTSA Campaign 10V594000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · Reported Nov 23, 2010 · 6,297 vehicles affected
What's wrong
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS WITH A GENERATOR READY OPTION. IF THE TRANSFER SWITCH IS NOT INSTALLED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE ELEVATED ELECTRICAL LOADS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE IN HIGHER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE LUGS AND DEGRADING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
Consequence
OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY WAS SUPERCEDED BY CAMPAIGN 11V-577. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYSTONE | ALPINE | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | ALPINE | 2011 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | AVALANCHE | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | AVALANCHE | 2011 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | CHALLENGER | 2009 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | CHALLENGER | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | EVEREST | 2009 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | EVEREST | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | FUZION | 2009 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | FUZION | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | FUZION | 2011 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA | 2009 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA | 2011 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY | 2011 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA-BIG SKY | 2009 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA-BIG SKY | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA-BIG SKY | 2011 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA-MOUNTAINEER | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | MONTANA-MOUNTAINEER | 2011 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | RAPTOR | 2009 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | RAPTOR | 2010 | 6,297 |
| KEYSTONE | RAPTOR | 2011 | 6,297 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V594000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.