Keystone RV Company: Safety Recalls in 2011
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by Keystone RV Company in 2011. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 8, 2011
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
TRANSFER SWITCHES
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.
NHTSA ID: 11V577000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,101
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 22, 2011
(Campaign #: 11-171)
FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG/PART 567
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 COUGAR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2009, FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A LABEL THAT LISTS THE MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE OF 80PSI INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT MAXIMUM PRESSURE OF 65PSI.
NHTSA ID: 11V561000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 805
Consequence Summary:
OVERINFLATING TIRES INCREASES THE RISK OF TIRE FAILURE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Action:
KEYSTONE WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 17, 2011
(Campaign #: 11-168)
EGRESS WINDOW
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PASSPORT TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2011. THE REAR LIVING ROOM IS MISSING AN EGRESS WINDOW.
NHTSA ID: 11V513000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT THAT AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION IS NECESSARY, THE ABSENCE OF AN EGRESS WINDOW WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOW CURRENTLY INSTALLED WITH AN EGRESS WINDOW FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 13, 2011
(Campaign #: 11-166)
AXLE INSTALLATION
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 COUGAR HIGH COUNTRY TRAVEL TRAILERS PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011, FOR HAVING 4400 POUND AXLES INSTALLED INSTEAD OF 5200 POUND AXLES. IF A VEHICLE IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM STATED GVWR OF 10,000 POUNDS, THE 4400 POUND AXLE WILL BE OVERLOADED.
NHTSA ID: 11V322000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 197
Consequence Summary:
OVERLOADING THE AXLE COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE RISK OF AXLE FAILURE, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES WITH THE CORRECT ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 8, 2011
(Campaign #: 11-165)
INCORRECT WIRING CONNECTORS
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RESIDENCE TRAVEL TRAILERS PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2011, THROUGH MAY 18, 2011. THE WIRING CONNECTION TO THE 120 VOLT LIGHT ON THE CEILING OF THE SLIDE ROOM HAS THE INCORRECT WIRING CONNECTORS.
NHTSA ID: 11V317000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 44
Consequence Summary:
THE INCORRECT WIRING CONNECTORS COULD CAUSE A LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT CONNECTORS (CRIMP STYLE BELL CAPS) WITH TWIST ON WIRE NUTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 10, 2011
(Campaign #: 11-162)
AXLE ASSEMBLY
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE AXLES ARE INSTALLED BACKWARDS CAUSING A SLIGHT REDUCTION IN BRAKING TORQUE AND SHORTENED BRAKE LINING SERVICE LIFE.
NHTSA ID: 11V094000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 469
Consequence Summary:
OVER TIME DIMINISHED BRAKING CAPACITY COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES TO VERIFY THE BRAKE WIRES ARE ON THE OFF-DOOR SIDE. IF THEY ARE NOT, THE AXLES WILL BE REMOVED AND REVERSED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 3, 2011
(Campaign #: 11-161)
WATER LINE/WATER TANK
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAPTOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE FRESH WATER FILL/DRAW LINE MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE BLACK WASTE WATER'S TANK.
NHTSA ID: 11V078000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 47
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT THE FRESH WATER LINE IS CONNECTED TO THE BLACK WASTE WATER'S TANK, THE FRESH WATER MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER LINES TO VERIFY THEY ARE PLUMBED CORRECTLY AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 26, 2011
(Campaign #: 10-148)
RANGE/OVEN COMBO/GAS SUPPLY LINE/POSSIBLE FIRE
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AVALANCHE, LAREDO, AND SPRINGDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
NHTSA ID: 11V064000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 318
Consequence Summary:
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ISOLATE AND PERFORM A DROP PRESSURE TEST ON THE OVEN SUPPLY TUBE AND IF THE TUBE LEAKS IT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL HAS STARTED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369. THIS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 10V-478).
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 19, 2011
(Campaign #: 11-160)
PROPANE HOSE
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011, MONTANA BIG SKY AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THE PROPANE HOSE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY CONTACT THE TIRE AND MAY BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT.
NHTSA ID: 11V027000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 258
Consequence Summary:
A PROPANE LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL PLATE TO PREVENT THE PROPANE LINE FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE TIRE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 4, 2011
(Campaign #: 10-156)
COUPLER INSPECTION
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COUGAR, LAREDO AND OUTBACK TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT COMPONENT HITCH COUPLERS FOR LACK OF INDENTATION ON THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE COUPLER.
NHTSA ID: 11V002000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,086
Consequence Summary:
IF THE COUPLER IS LACKING THE INDENT IT WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF TRAILER SEPARATION FROM THE HITCH BALL WHILE TOWING RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS ARE ASKED TO INSPECT THE HITCH COUPLER FOR THE CORRECT STAMPING. IF THE HITCH COUPLER IS NOT FORMED CORRECTLY ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No