2008 Keystone FUZION: complaints, problems and recalls

ON JULY 16, 2009 WE WERE HEADING IN OUT IN OUR FIFTH WHEEL, WE WERE ON I-15 HEADING SOUTH IN UTAH AND ONE OF OUR TIRES HAD A BLOW OUT, WE CALLED OUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE CAME AND INSTALLED OUR SPARE TIRE. THEN UPON RETURNING BACK HOME ON JULY 19, 2009 WE HAD ANOTHER TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE SAME SIDE OF OUR FIFTH WHEEL, THIS TIME THE OTHER TIRE WENT AND WE HAD NO SPARE BECAUSE IT WAS ON OUR RV ALREADY. THE TIRE ARE JUST OVER A YEAR OLD AND THEY DON'T HAVE MORE THAN 2500 MILES ON THEM. WE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE FROM THE ROADSIDE SERVICE T…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10277388 at NHTSA ↗

3.5 HOURS INTO TRIP FROM ROSEVILLE, CA TO SAND MOUNTAIN, NV, WE STOPPED AT PILOT TRUCK STOP TO RENDEZVOUS WITH OTHERS IN GROUP. NO POTHOLES/CURBS HAD BEEN ENCOUNTERED. AFTER APPROXIMATELY A 45 MINUTE STOP, WE STARTED AGAIN, AND AS WE ACCELERATED TO 60MPH ON I-80, 1MILE EAST OF FERNLEY, THE FRONT AXLE-RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. WE PULLED OFF AT NEXT EXIT. THE TIRE'S CENTER BELT HAD SEPARATED, DAMAGING THE CENTER AXLE TIRE, AND PROPANE LINES TO TRAILER. TIRES WERE CHECKED AND INFLATED TO 80PSI BEFORE STARTING TRIP. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10294271 at NHTSA ↗

TOWING 5TH WHEEL CAMPER DOWN INTERSTATE. ALL 4 TIRES ON TRAILER DEVELOPED BULGES AND 2 BLEW OUT. DAMAGE WASN'T TOO BAD BUT CAUSED A MAJOR DISRUPTION IN TRAVEL. HAD TO BUY 4 NEW TIRES FOR CAMPER.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10545030 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FUZION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V561000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ODOR COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAMPER IN THE STORAGE AREA. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TRANSFER SWITCH INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DECLINED THE RECALL REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10782102 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2007-07-20 (July 20, 2007)

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS MAY HAVE INCORRECT WIRING TO THE WATER HEATER. IF THE WIRING IS INCORRECT, THE GAS VALVE ON THE WATER HEATER COULD OPEN AND ALLOW LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS INTO THE BURNER TUBE WHEN THE ELECTRIC SWITCH IS TURNED ON.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSIONS, AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND MAKE CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866- 425-4369.

Reported: 2008-01-28 (January 28, 2008)

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE PROPANE HOSE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM IS TOO LONG ALLOWING THE HOSE TO DROOP TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE. THE PROPANE LINE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF CONTACT WITH THE TIRE.

Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPANE HOSE WITH ONE OF SHORTER LENGTH AND WILL ALSO SHORTEN THE HOSE SUPPORT TO MOVE THE HOSE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.

Reported: 2015-09-04 (September 4, 2015)

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

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

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

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.