NHTSA Recall 10V594000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V594000; Date: Nov. 23, 2010
Overheating of the connections could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Keystone Alpine; 2011 Keystone Alpine; 2010 Keystone Avalanche; 2011 Keystone Avalanche; 2009 Keystone Challenger; 2010 Keystone Challenger; 2009 Keystone Everest; 2010 Keystone Everest; 2009 Keystone Fuzion; 2010 Keystone Fuzion; 2011 Keystone Fuzion; 2009 Keystone Montana; 2010 Keystone Montana; 2011 Keystone Montana; 2010 Keystone Montana High Country; 2011 Keystone Montana High Country; 2009 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2010 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2011 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2010 Keystone Montana-mountaineer; 2011 Keystone Montana-mountaineer; 2009 Keystone Raptor; 2010 Keystone Raptor; 2011 Keystone Raptor
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Keystone Rv Company
Affected Units:: 6,297
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 The safety was superceded by campaign 11v-577.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.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 14, 2010
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