KEYSTONE MONTANA 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V561000

Make Model Year
KEYSTONE MONTANA 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-08 2015-09-04 2015-09-04

Production Dates: 2007-10-01 - 2008-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15-234

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3585

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Keystone RV Company "Keystone" is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These transfer switches, used in vehicles wired to be powered by a generator, may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.

Consequence

As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-234.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.