Recall 14V549 affects 198 2014-2015 Keystone Hideout fifth wheel trailers for an unprotected exterior kitchen outlet. Repair is free at any franchised Keystone dealer.
Keystone is recalling 198 2014-2015 Hideout fifth wheel trailers because the exterior kitchen 120V outlet was not tied into the GFCI-protected circuit. If an appliance has an electrical fault, that unprotected outlet increases the risk of electrical shock; the Keystone dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The exterior kitchen outlet on a 2014-2015 Keystone Hideout is a 120-volt power outlet meant for appliances and accessories used outside the trailer. A GFCI, or ground fault circuit interrupter, watches that circuit and shuts off power when electricity starts flowing on an unsafe path. That protection matters most around outdoor outlets, where water and grounded surfaces are part of normal use.
The recall issue is the way that outlet was connected. On affected Hideout trailers, the exterior kitchen outlet was not included in the GFCI protected circuit. If a ground fault occurs at that outlet, the circuit lacks the intended fast shutoff protection at the point where someone is using it. The outlet itself can still appear to work normally.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not see a light, message, or obvious change that proves the outlet is missing GFCI protection.
Who's affected?
Both model years involve the same electrical equipment area.
| 2015 Keystone Hideout | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2014 Keystone Hideout | Electrical |
| Units affected | 198 |
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?
An outside kitchen outlet that is not on the GFCI protected circuit increases the risk of electrical shock when a plugged-in appliance has an electrical fault. Treat the outlet as unsafe for appliance use until a dealer verifies the circuit and replaces the receptacle as needed. Repair will be free at any franchised Keystone dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Keystone Hideout is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Keystone dealer to schedule the free exterior-kitchen outlet check.
- Schedule the GFCI repair that puts the 120V exterior-kitchen outlet on a protected circuit.
- Bring the recall notice if Keystone mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V549 when you call.
- Avoid using the exterior kitchen outlet until the dealer verifies the GFCI protection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Keystone technician checks whether the outside kitchen outlet is connected to a GFCI protected circuit. If it is not, the technician replaces the outlet or related circuit protection as needed so the exterior kitchen outlet has GFCI protection. Keystone notified owners, and the repair work is free under the recall once the dealer can perform the campaign repair. The source does not give a separate repair time, so ask the service desk how long the inspection and any replacement work will take.
Timeline
| September 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 15, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V549?
Recall 14V549 covers 198 2014-2015 Keystone Hideout fifth wheel trailers with an outside kitchen 120V outlet that is not on the GFCI protected circuit. Keystone dealers will verify the outlet circuit and replace the outlet as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Keystone Hideout is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V549. If it is, contact a franchised Keystone dealer and ask for recall 14V549 or Keystone recall 14-216. The dealer will inspect the outside kitchen outlet circuit and complete the free repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Keystone's recall remedy says dealers will verify that the outside kitchen outlet is on a GFCI circuit and replace it as needed free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is electrical shock. In recall 14V549, the outside kitchen outlet is not on the GFCI protected circuit, so an electrical fault in an appliance plugged into that receptacle increases shock risk. Stop using that outlet until a Keystone dealer checks it.
What if I bought my Keystone Hideout used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the trailer VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Hideout is included in recall 14V549, then call a Keystone dealer with the recall number and Keystone's recall code 14-216.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V549000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V549 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V549000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →