Recall 17V549 affects 6,686 2016-2018 Keystone Summerland and Springdale recreational trailers for unprotected stabilizer jack wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Keystone dealer.
Keystone is recalling 6,686 2016-2018 Summerland and Springdale recreational trailers because the electric stabilizer jack wiring was connected to the unprotected side of the breaker. An electrical short in that wiring can increase the risk of a fire, and Keystone dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The electric stabilizer jacks on 2016-2018 Keystone Summerland and Springdale trailers use wiring that supplies power to small motors under the trailer. Those jacks help steady the trailer after it is parked. The breaker in that circuit is supposed to act like a resettable fuse: if current rises too high, it opens the circuit and stops power before the wiring overheats.
On affected trailers, the stabilizer jack wiring was connected to the wrong side of the mini breaker. That puts the jack circuit on the unprotected side, so a short in the wiring is not stopped by the breaker in the intended way. The problem traces back to the model change that added electric stabilizer jacks and routed their circuit incorrectly.
The only warning described is an event that leads to a short in the stabilizer jack wiring. There is no separate warning sign before that electrical fault.
Who's affected?
Spans the Summerland and Springdale trailer lines across the 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years, all tied to the same wiring issue.
| 2016 Keystone Summerland | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2016 Keystone Springdale | wiring |
| 2018 Keystone Springdale | wiring |
| 2018 Keystone Summerland | wiring |
| 2017 Keystone Springdale | wiring |
| 2017 Keystone Summerland | wiring |
| Units affected | 6,686 |
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 electrical short in the electric stabilizer jack wiring raises the risk of a fire. Treat this as a wiring inspection issue, not a cosmetic problem, and schedule the dealer repair soon. The dealer will inspect the jack wiring installation and correct it as needed. Repair is free at any franchised Keystone dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2018 Keystone Summerland or Springdale recreational trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Keystone dealer to schedule the free inspection and correction of the electric stabilizer jack wiring connected to the unprotected side of the breaker.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it, or reference recall number 17V549 and Keystone recall 17-299 when you call.
- Avoid using the electric stabilizer jacks until the dealer confirms the wiring is protected by the breaker.
- Call Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Keystone technician inspects the electric stabilizer jack wiring and corrects the installation if it is connected to the unprotected side of the breaker. The inspection and any needed wiring correction are free under the recall. Keystone's general reimbursement plan handles documented qualifying out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. If you already paid for a related stabilizer jack wiring repair, contact Keystone customer service and ask what paperwork the plan requires.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 6, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 22, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 22, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 22, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V549?
Recall 17V549 covers 6,686 2016-2018 Keystone Summerland and Springdale recreational trailers with electric stabilizer jack wiring connected to the unprotected side of the breaker. An electrical short in that wiring can increase fire risk. Keystone dealers will inspect and correct the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2018 Keystone Summerland or Springdale is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V549. If it is, contact a franchised Keystone dealer to schedule the stabilizer jack wiring inspection and repair. Reference recall 17V549 or Keystone recall 17-299 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Keystone's remedy says dealers will inspect the electric stabilizer jack wiring and correct it as necessary free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short. In affected trailers, the electric stabilizer jack wiring was connected to the unprotected side of the breaker. If that wiring shorts, the breaker protection is bypassed and fire risk increases.
What if I bought my Keystone trailer used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Summerland or Springdale is included, then give the dealer recall 17V549 or Keystone recall 17-299 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V549000 |
|---|---|
| Keystone customer service | 1-866-425-4369 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V549 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V549000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →