StructureRecall 17V-439 · 2016–2017 Keystone Outback
Keystone RV Company recall 17V-439 covers 910 2016–2017 Keystone Outback for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V439000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Keystone Outback travel trailers, models 220URB, 240URS, 250URS, 255UBH, and 293UBH. The affected vehicles were built with an incorrect drawbar installed to tow the travel trailer.
The risk
Under certain conditions while traveling, the drawbar may bend, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will bolt on a reinforcement channel over the existing drawbar attachment of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-290.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 18 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 18, 2015 to August 25, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.