Recall 11V577000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20111208
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
21 models

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
2009 KEYSTONE EVEREST
2009 KEYSTONE FUZION
2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA
2009 KEYSTONE MONTANA-BIG SKY
2010 KEYSTONE ALPINE
2010 KEYSTONE AVALANCHE
2010 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER
2010 KEYSTONE EVEREST
2010 KEYSTONE FUZION
2010 KEYSTONE MONTANA
2010 KEYSTONE MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY
2010 KEYSTONE MONTANA-BIG SKY
2010 KEYSTONE MONTANA-MOUNTAINEER
2011 KEYSTONE ALPINE
2011 KEYSTONE AVALANCHE
2011 KEYSTONE FUZION
2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA
2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY
2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA-BIG SKY
2011 KEYSTONE MONTANA-MOUNTAINEER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.