NHTSA recall 17V439000
Structure
Keystone Outback
Reported Jul 13, 2017910 vehicles affectedKeystone RV CompanyMaker’s number 17-290Built Aug 18, 2015 – Aug 25, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.