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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V561📅 Sep 4, 2015

2008–2009 Keystone BIG Sky & 2008–2009 Keystone Challenger + 4 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V561000
Manufacturer recall #
15-234
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Vehicles affected
3,585
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-866-425-4369
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 8, 2015
Built
Oct 1, 2007 – Jul 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V561 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V561?

2008–2009 Keystone BIG Sky & 2008–2009 Keystone Challenger + 4 more. 3,585 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Keystone dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-425-4369.