2008 KEYSTONE MONTANA Recalls (4)

Campaign:
07V329000 on 07/25/2007
Component:
Wheels:cap/cover/hub
Manufactured:
04/29/2007 - 04/30/2007
Affected:
49
Defect:
On certain fifth wheel recreational trailers, excess paint may cause the lug nuts to lose torque over time and could ultimately cause wheel separation if the torque is not maintained.
Consequence:
Wheel separation could result in poor vehicle handling increasing the risk of property damage and a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the wheels, remove the paint from the hub face wheel mounting surface and then reinstall and torque the wheels to the proper specification free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 2007. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
Keystone rv recall no. 07-085.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
10V587000 on 11/23/2010
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Affected:
4,770
Defect:
Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence:
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Correction:
Keystone is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall began on december 10, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or keystone at 866-425-4369.
Notes:
Keystone safety recall no. 10-150.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
15V561000 on 09/03/2015
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
09/30/2007 - 07/30/2008
Affected:
3,585
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
17V755000 on 11/28/2017
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,205,997
Defect:
Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 crossroads, dutchmen, and keystone recreational trailers equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. a list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
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.

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