Recall 10V594 covers 6,297 2009-2011 Keystone fifth wheel trailers with a generator-ready option for transfer-switch overheating. Keystone dealers inspect and replace it free.
Keystone is recalling 6,297 2009-2011 fifth wheel trailers, including Avalanche, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, Raptor, and Challenger models with the generator ready option, because the transfer switch was not installed to specification. High electrical loads in hot conditions can overheat the lugs, damage the connections, and result in a fire; the Keystone dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The transfer switch in these 2009-2011 Keystone fifth wheel trailers manages power from the generator ready system and the trailer's electrical circuits. It is supposed to route power through tight, correctly installed lugs, which are the clamping connection points that carry current into and out of the switch.
On affected trailers, the transfer switch was not installed to the proper specifications. When the trailer is using heavy electrical loads in higher ambient temperatures, those loose or improper connections can overheat. Heat at the lugs degrades the electrical connection, which makes the connection weaker and adds more heat at the same point.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not rely on seeing or smelling a problem first, because the recall filing does not identify a dependable early symptom before the electrical connection overheats.
Who's affected?
Spans 10 Keystone trailer lines across 2009-2011, all tied to the electrical system.
| 2010 Keystone Avalanche | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2010 Keystone Everest | electrical system |
| 2009 Keystone Everest | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Fuzion | electrical system |
| 2009 Keystone Montana | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Montana High Country | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Montana High Country | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer | electrical system |
| 2009 Keystone Montana-Big Sky | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Montana-Big Sky | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Alpine | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Montana | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Fuzion | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Raptor | electrical system |
| 2009 Keystone Raptor | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Montana | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Raptor | electrical system |
| 2009 Keystone Fuzion | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Alpine | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Avalanche | electrical system |
| 2010 Keystone Challenger | electrical system |
| 2009 Keystone Challenger | electrical system |
| 2011 Keystone Montana-Big Sky | electrical system |
| Units affected | 6,297 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overheated transfer-switch connections create a fire risk. Because the notice does not list a specific warning sign, schedule the recall inspection soon instead of waiting for symptoms. A Keystone dealer will inspect the transfer switch and replace it if needed. Repair will be free at any franchised Keystone dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Keystone Avalanche, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, Montana High Country, Montana-Mountaineer, Montana-Big Sky, Alpine, Raptor, or Challenger is included in this recall.
- Contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 to confirm whether your trailer is handled under recall number 10V594 or the superseding campaign 11V-577.
- Ask Keystone which franchised Keystone dealer or authorized service location can inspect the transfer switch for overheated lugs and degraded electrical connections.
- Bring the recall notice if Keystone mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V594 when you call.
- Limit generator use until the transfer switch is inspected and the free repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
For this Keystone recall, the listed repair is an inspection of the generator transfer switch. Once the dealer repair is available, a Keystone technician will inspect the transfer switch installation and replace the switch if needed. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. This safety recall was later superseded by campaign 11V 577, so ask the Keystone service desk which campaign applies to your trailer before service is written.
Timeline
| November 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V594?
Recall 10V594 covers 6,297 2009-2011 Keystone fifth wheel trailers with a generator-ready transfer switch that was not installed to proper specifications. Elevated electrical loads in higher ambient temperatures can overheat the lugs, degrade the electrical connections, and result in a fire.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Keystone fifth wheel trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V594. If it is, contact a Keystone dealer or Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Ask whether recall 10V594 or superseding campaign 11V-577 applies to your VIN before scheduling the inspection.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Keystone dealers will inspect the transfer switch and replace it if needed free of charge, including covered parts and labor for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V594?
The safety risk is fire. If the generator-ready transfer switch was installed outside specification, high electrical load and heat can overheat the lugs and damage the electrical connections. Keystone's remedy is a dealer inspection and transfer-switch replacement if needed.
What if I bought my Keystone trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then give the dealer recall 10V594 and ask about superseding campaign 11V-577 so the service desk can match the correct open repair to your trailer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V594000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V594 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V594000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →