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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain travel trailers and fifth wheels from model years 2008-2009 are equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch, which is used on vehicles wired to be powered by a generator. Under elevated electrical loads and in higher ambient temperatures, the switch may fail.
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of trouble with the electrical system and take the recall seriously. Keystone will notify owners directly, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a switch from a different brand at no charge. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall number 15-234. Also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Keystone BIG SKY | 20082009 |
|---|---|
| Keystone Challenger | 20082009 |
| Keystone Everest | 20082009 |
| Keystone Fuzion | 20082009 |
| Keystone Montana | 20082009 |
| Keystone Raptor | 20082009 |