KEYSTONE OUTBACK 2017: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V439000

Make Model Year
KEYSTONE OUTBACK 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-28 2017-07-13 2017-07-14

Production Dates: 2015-08-18 - 2016-08-25

Manufacturers Involved: Keystone RV Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17-290

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 910

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Keystone RV Company "Keystone" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Keystone Outback travel trailers, models 220URB, 240URS, 250URS, 255UBH, and 293UBH. The affected vehicles were built with an incorrect drawbar installed to tow the travel trailer.

Consequence

Under certain conditions while traveling, the drawbar may bend, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will bolt on a reinforcement channel over the existing drawbar attachment of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-290.

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.