KEYSTONE HAS REVISED THEIR REMEDY PROCESS AND IS AGAIN RECALLING CERTAIN 2009-2011 VEHICLES WITH THE
— Recall Campaign #11V577000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,101 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
11V577000
| Manufacturer: | Keystone RV Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 08, 2011 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 11V577000 |
| Units affected: | 6,101 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
Affects the following:
- 2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA BIG SKY
- 2009-2010 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
- 2009-2010 KEYSTONE EVEREST
- 2010-2011 KEYSTONE ALPINE
- 2010-2011 KEYSTONE AVALANCHE
- 2009-2011 KEYSTONE FUZION
- 2009-2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA
- 2010-2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY
- 2009-2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA-BIG SKY
- 2010-2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA-MOUNTAINEER