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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V065000·Announced 2013-02-28

Keystone Recalls 2013 Montana and Fuzion Fifth Wheels for Fire Risk

Keystone is recalling 2013 Montana and Fuzion Fifth Wheel vehicles because a power converter component may short circuit and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that a short circuit may result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk fire hazards in vehicles.

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain model year 2013 Montana Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured between January 16, 2013, and February 18, 2013, and 2013 Fuzion Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured between January 22, 2013, and February 18, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Progressive Dynamics power converters with serial number prefixes ranging from A13014 through A13039.

The recall is necessary because internal components within these power converters may short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire. The recall campaign number is 13-191, and the NHTSA recall number is 13V065000.

Owners should contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369 for more information. Dealers will replace the affected internal components of the power converter free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KEYSTONE MONTANA, FUZION
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
Keystone RV Company
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
438

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MONTANA
  • FUZION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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