2009 KEYSTONE EVEREST Recalls (4)

Campaign:
10V594000 on 12/01/2010
Component:
Electrical system
Affected:
6,297
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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 the safety was superceded by campaign 11v-577.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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
11V577000 on 12/07/2011
Component:
Electrical system
Affected:
6,101
Defect:
Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 vehicles with the 'generator ready' option, or with standard generator. see the list above for the affected models. some iota its-50r transfer switches are experiencing failures when exposed to high electrical loads. the failure is causing connections and wiring in the transfer switch to degrade and over heat.
Consequence:
Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch may damage other appliances, increase the risk of a fire, personal injury, and property damage.
Correction:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. the remedy for the previous recall (10v-594) was to inspect and tighten the switch connections. the safety recall began on february 24, 2012. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Notes:
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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