NHTSA Recall 15V561000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V561000; Date: Sep. 4, 2015
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Keystone Big Sky; 2009 Keystone Big Sky; 2008 Keystone Challenger; 2009 Keystone Challenger; 2008 Keystone Everest; 2009 Keystone Everest; 2008 Keystone Fuzion; 2009 Keystone Fuzion; 2008 Keystone Montana; 2009 Keystone Montana; 2008 Keystone Raptor; 2009 Keystone Raptor
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Keystone Rv Company
Affected Units:: 3,585
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 2015
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