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Keystone Montana Recall 18V313: Slide-out switch may lack fire protection

NHTSA campaign 18V313, reported May 14, 2018, 313 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018 fifth-wheel trailers may have a slide-out room switch without circuit protection. If the wiring for that switch shorts to ground, the lack of protection raises the risk of a fire.

Keystone will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install an inline fuse on that circuit at no cost to you. To check whether your trailer is affected, contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 and reference recall number 18-320. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V313Keystone RV Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Keystone Montana fifth-wheel trailers. The switch for the slide-out room may not have circuit-protection.
Risk
Without circuit protection, if the slide-out switch wiring shorts to ground, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a inline fuse for that circuit, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-320.
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.

Affected vehicles

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