2010 Keystone Fuzion

The defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

The risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

The remedy

Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.

Keystone RV Company · up to 1,205,997 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

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.

The risk

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.

The remedy

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.

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · up to 6,101 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

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.

The risk

OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The remedy

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.

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · up to 6,297 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

The risk

THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

The remedy

KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · up to 4,770 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUZION TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEELS WITH THE TOURING EDITION II PACKAGE. THE REAR RAMP DOOR CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET BOLTS MAY FAIL WHEN THE DOOR IS USED IN THE PATIO POSITION.

The risk

A FALLING DOOR CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IF A PERSON IS ON THE DOOR IN THE PATIO POSITION.

The remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RAMP DOOR CABLE HARDWARE WITH THE CORRECT HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · up to 242 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

CERTAIN KEYSTONE TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION," THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION TAG AND TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL IS INCORRECT.

The risk

OVERLOADING THE TIRES CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The remedy

KEYSTONE WILL MAIL THE CORRECTED TAG TO CONSUMERS OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE 1-866-425-4369.

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY · up to 304 vehicles across all model years covered

THE FRESH WATER TANK IN THE REAR OF THE TRAILER FELL DOWN AND WAS SITTING RIGHT ON THE REAR AXEL. WE OPENED UP THE BOTTOM COVER OF THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THAT THE BARS USED TO SUPPORT THE TANK WERE ALL BENT AND A FEW OF THEM HAD POPPED OFF FROM THE FRAME. WE WERE ABLE TO JACK UP THE TANK AND REPAIR THE DAMAGE BY OURSELVES BECAUSE WE WERE OUT OF TOWN AND THE DEALERSHIP WOULD TAKE MONTHS TO FIX THIS AND THEN CHARGE US A HEFTY AMOUNT TO FIX IT. WE REPAIRED IT OURSELVES FOR BY REPLACING THE FLIMSY METAL BARS WITH MULTIPLE UNI-STRUT BARS TO SUPPORT THE WATER TANK. UPDATED 09/15/15*LJ *CN

NHTSA complaint 10745342. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

2,000 miles

2010 KEYSTONE FUZION II 5TH WHEEL UNIT. HAD TRANSFER SWITCH REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. HAD SEVERAL ITEMS REPAIRED, I.E. LIGHT FIXTURES, REAR RAMP WIRING, HOLDING TANK VALVE REPLACEMENTS AND REPAIRS, TIRE FAILURES. ISSUE NOW IS A WARNING LIGHT IN THE MAIN FUSE PANEL INDICATING A BLOWN FUSE. UPON CONTACTING MANUFACTURER, THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP INDICATES THAT THERE IS NO TYPE OF STANDARD WIRING, PIPING OR OTHER DIAGRAMS TO TROUBLESHOOT ANY OF THESE SYSTEMS, ALTHOUGH A WARNING LIGHT WOULD MEAN A SHORT IN A WIRING SYSTEM. THE COST OF TAKING UNIT TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS IS BORN BY THE OWNER. DEALERS, ALL OF THEM, HAVE THE ATTITUDE OF "IF YOU DIDN'T BUY IT HERE, I DON'T WANT YOUR PROBLEMS." THEY COME …

NHTSA complaint 10577756, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

3,000 miles

THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRESH WATER TANK FELL DOWN WHILE TRAVELING, AND BEGAN DRAGGING ON THE ROAD. THE METAL U-CHANNEL SUPPORTS UNDER THE TANK BENT DOWN, AND BEGUN BREAKING THE TAP SCREWS ON EACH END, OR PULLING THEM THROUGH THE FRAME. OF THE 5 SUPPORTS UNDER THE TANK, TWO PULLED LOOSE FROM BOTH ENDS, TWO PULLED LOOSE ON ONE END, AND ONLY ONE, THE LEFT STRAP NEXT TO THE PLUMBING CONNECTIONS, WAS STILL ATTACHED ON BOTH ENDS. THE LOOSE SUPPORTS WERE PINNED BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE BOTTOM COVER, AND ONE OF THE SUPPORTS WAS GROUND DOWN BY THE PAVEMENT, WHICH SAVED DAMAGE TO THE TANK, WHICH WAS NEARLY FULL, 80 GALLON CAPACITY. THE FRONT CROSS ANGLE BAR, USED TO HOLD THE TANK IN PLACE AGAINST …

NHTSA complaint 10532282, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A DEFAULT IN A IOTA ITS-50R TRANSFER SWITCH. THESE SWITCHES ARE EXPERIENCING HEAT RELATED FAILURES. WARNING CONTINUED USE WITHOUT REPLACING INCREASES RISK OF FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR. I INFORMED THEM THAT THE UNIT IS PERMANENTLY SET AND NOT ABLE TO BE TAKEN TO A AUTHORIZED DEALER. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE A MOBILE SERVICE TO DO THE REPAIR. I DO NOT KNOW IF YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN BE OF ANY HELP IN PERSUADING THEM TO CHANGE THEIR POSITION IN PROVIDING A MOBILE SERVICE TO DO REPAIR. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE. ALTHOUGH MY MAILING ADDRESS IS IN …

NHTSA complaint 10491439, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

THIS IS CONCERNING TIRES BEING USED ON THE KEYSTONE FUZION. THE BRAND OF TIRE IS CARLISLE AND THE TIRE THAT I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IS THE ULTRA CRT RADIAL TRAIL, SIZE ST235/80R16. I HAD ONE TIRE SHOW SEVERE SIGNS OF SIDE WALL AND TREAD WALL SEPARATION SO IT WAS REPLACED. DURING A SHORT TRIP, I HAD A BLOW OUT ON ANOTHER TIRE. I HAVE SINCE HAD IT REPLACED AS WELL, AND I AM ALSO WORKING ON REPLACING THE REST. A SHORT INTERNET SEARCH ON THIS TIRE SHOWS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH BLOW OUTS. NOT ONLY CAN THIS CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT THIS IS A DANGER TO OTHER MOTORISTS WITH FLYING DEBRIS AFTER A BLOW OUT. ESPECIALLY TO ANY MOTORCYCLISTS, PEDAL CYCLISTS, OR PEDESTRIANS. *TR

NHTSA complaint 10478863. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.