Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KEYSTONE / ALPINE 2010-2011

KEYSTONE / AVALANCHE 2010-2011

KEYSTONE / CHALLENGER 2009-2010

KEYSTONE / EVEREST 2009-2010

KEYSTONE / FUZION 2009-2011

KEYSTONE / MONTANA 2009-2011

KEYSTONE / MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY 2010-2011

KEYSTONE / MONTANA-BIG SKY 2009-2011

KEYSTONE / MONTANA-MOUNTAINEER 2010-2011

KEYSTONE / RAPTOR 2009-2011

Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: DEC 23, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V594000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6297
Summary:
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 RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
KEYSTONE SAFETY RECALL NO. 10-153. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO [WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV] .