Keystone Big Sky problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

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

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.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 montana, 2014 alpine, big sky, and fuzion, and 2014 dutchmen infinity and voltage fifth wheel trailers equipped with frigidaire kg series microwaves, models cfmv152clb and cfmv154cls, manufactured january 27, 2013, through april 10, 2013, in the serial number range kg30607951 through kg31600670. in the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.

Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. the recall began on april 30, 2014. owners may contact keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 14-204.

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers, when pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.

Risk: Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. if an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. the recall began on september 21, 2007 owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.

Problem: Certain fifth wheel trailers built with 16" steel wheels may leak at the valve stem during inflation or when checking the air pressure due to improper seating of the valve stem. some models have aluminum wheels with a steel spare and only the spare is affected. indication of the defect occurs when applying sideways pressure to the valve stem (such as checking the tire pressure). air will leak through the valve hole in the rim.

Risk: Continuing to pull a vehicle with improperly inflated tires will result in poor vehicle handling and increased risk of property damage and a a vehicle crash could occur if the tire fails as a result of under-inflation.

Fix: Dealers will replace the snap-in valve stem with a bolt-in valve stem. the recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.