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March 27, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V234000
LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire
A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V234
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,894
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Montana, 2021-2022 Montana High Country, 2022-2024 Fuzion, 2021 Crossroads Cruiser, and 2024 Dutchmen Aspen Trail LOFT vehicles. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Remedy
Dealers can remove the LED backlights or terminate the circuit for the red LED lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 24-452.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
9/15/2023 – Initial report was made lights had melted on suburban stove knobs.
3/6/2024 – Investigation opened. All affected stoves were put on hold and yard was inspected no issues were reported. Warranty claims for melted knob failures include 29 claims, claim created start date June 1, 2023 to claim created end date September 23, 2023.
3/22/2024 – Suburban notifies Keystone of their recall filed with NHTSA
3/26/2024 – Investigation concluded and scope completed.
10 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CROSSROADS | CRUISER | 2021 |
DUTCHMEN | ASPEN TRAIL | 2024 |
KEYSTONE | FUZION | 2022-2024 |
KEYSTONE | MONTANA | 2021-2023 |
KEYSTONE | MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY | 2021-2022 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V234-7600.pdf 646.338KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V234-1483.PDF 218.905KB
Recall 573 Report – 4/2/2024
RCLRPT-24V234-5282.PDF 219.018KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most recent Recall Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V234&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Keystone RV Company MAR 27, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-234 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24-452 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Keystone RV Company Address : PO Box 2000
2642 Hackberry Drive Goshen IN 46527
Company phone : 574-535-2100
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 10,894 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Keystone Montana Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Montana 5238 units.
Production Dates : APR 05, 2021 – AUG 10, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDF37921M4703634 End : 4YDF3762XM4704866 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 4YDFM0P2XN4700000 End : 4YDFM0S21N4703764 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 4YDFM0P26P4700000 End : 4YDFM0S29P4700239 ✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2021-2022 Keystone Montana High Country Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Montana High Country 3682 units Production Dates : APR 19, 2021 – APR 19, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDF29528MA743716 End : 4YDF3842XMA744858
VIN Range 2 : Begin : 4YDFHMR29NA740000 End : 4YDFHMR27NA742537 ✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234 Page 2 Vehicle 3 : 2022-2024 Keystone Fuzion Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Fuzion 1731 units
Production Dates : AUG 16, 2021 – FEB 12, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDFFZV33NF810000 End : 4YDFFZT2XNF811221 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 4YDFFZT20PF810000 End : 4YDFFZV35PF810454 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 4YDFFZV33RF810000 End : 4YDFFZV35RF810067 ✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2021-2021 CrossRoads Cruiser Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Cruiser 70 units Production Dates : APR 15, 2021 – JUL 21, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDF38524M9321337 End : 4YDF38525M9321881 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2024-2024 Dutchmen Aspen Trail LOFT Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Aspen Trail LOFT 173 units Production Dates : JUN 01, 2023 – FEB 19, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDTATT23R8921150 End : 4YDTATM29R8922348 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population with the Suburban stove LED backlight printed circuit boards (PCB) are not fully coated. The lack of adequate coating in the connection passages between the layers of the PCB can allow liquid from the cooktop surface to accumulate which could result in a short circuit resulting in failure of the PCB.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the PCB fails, it can become overheated and the polyethylene cover of the lights can melt and possibly ignite causing a fire. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234 Page 3 Description of the Cause : The PCBs did not have the correct amount of coating to properly seal the circuit board from contamination. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The LED backlights of the cooktop knobs can remain on even when they are in the off position. The LED backlights can come on and stay illuminated at random. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 652000 Component Name 2 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 656120 Component Name 3 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 660269 Component Name 4 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 664360 Component Name 5 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 633626 Component Name 6 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 646677 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234 Page 4 Component Name 7 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 682375 Component Name 8 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 685144 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Suburban Manufacturing Co Address : 676 Broadway
Dayton Tennessee 37321
Country : United States Chronology :
9/15/2023 – Initial report was made lights had melted on suburban stove knobs.
3/6/2024 – Investigation opened. All affected stoves were put on hold and yard was inspected no issues were reported.
3/22/2024 – Suburban notifies Keystone of their recall filed with NHTSA 3/26/2024 – Investigation concluded and scope completed. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : There are two remedies for this issue. The LED backlights can be removed
from the range or the circuit powering the LED backlights can be cut and properly terminated. Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan on file as of 10/11/2022. General reimbursement plan to be updated every two years. New vehicles are covered under warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied range will have the LED backlights removed or the circuit for the Red LED lights terminated.
Units were quarantined, inspected then repaired as indicated by inspection. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Keystone will notify the dealers and owners of the recreational vehicles
by letter. A final copy of the owner letter will be provided to NHTSA, along with the dealer repair procedures.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – MAY 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – MAY 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Keystone RV Company APR 02, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-234 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24-452 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Keystone RV Company Address : PO Box 2000
2642 Hackberry Drive Goshen IN 46527
Company phone : 574-535-2100
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 10,894 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Keystone Montana Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Montana 5238 units.
Production Dates : APR 05, 2021 – AUG 10, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDF37921M4703634 End : 4YDF3762XM4704866 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 4YDFM0P2XN4700000 End : 4YDFM0S21N4703764 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 4YDFM0P26P4700000 End : 4YDFM0S29P4700239 ✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2021-2022 Keystone Montana High Country Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Montana High Country 3682 units Production Dates : APR 19, 2021 – APR 19, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDF29528MA743716 End : 4YDF3842XMA744858
VIN Range 2 : Begin : 4YDFHMR29NA740000 End : 4YDFHMR27NA742537 ✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234 Page 2 Vehicle 3 : 2022-2024 Keystone Fuzion Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Fuzion 1731 units
Production Dates : AUG 16, 2021 – FEB 12, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDFFZV33NF810000 End : 4YDFFZT2XNF811221 VIN Range 2 : Begin : 4YDFFZT20PF810000 End : 4YDFFZV35PF810454 VIN Range 3 : Begin : 4YDFFZV33RF810000 End : 4YDFFZV35RF810067 ✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential
✔ Not sequential Vehicle 4 : 2021-2021 CrossRoads Cruiser Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Cruiser 70 units Production Dates : APR 15, 2021 – JUL 21, 2021
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDF38524M9321337 End : 4YDF38525M9321881 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 5 : 2024-2024 Dutchmen Aspen Trail LOFT Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Floor plans that used this Suburban stove may be affected.
Aspen Trail LOFT 173 units Production Dates : JUN 01, 2023 – FEB 19, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 4YDTATT23R8921150 End : 4YDTATM29R8922348 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : It has been decided that the vehicles in the recall population with the Suburban stove LED backlight printed circuit boards (PCB) are not fully coated. The lack of adequate coating in the connection passages between the layers of the PCB can allow liquid from the cooktop surface to accumulate which could result in a short circuit resulting in failure of the PCB.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the PCB fails, it can become overheated and the polyethylene cover of the lights can melt and possibly ignite causing a fire. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234 Page 3 Description of the Cause : The PCBs did not have the correct amount of coating to properly seal the circuit board from contamination. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The LED backlights of the cooktop knobs can remain on even when they are in the off position. The LED backlights can come on and stay illuminated at random. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 652000 Component Name 2 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 656120 Component Name 3 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 660269 Component Name 4 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 664360 Component Name 5 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 633626 Component Name 6 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 646677 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234 Page 4 Component Name 7 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 682375 Component Name 8 : Suburban 22” range Component Description : Elite Series Deluxe Component Part Number : 685144 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Suburban Manufacturing Co Address : 676 Broadway
Dayton Tennessee 37321
Country : United States Chronology :
9/15/2023 – Initial report was made lights had melted on suburban stove knobs.
3/6/2024 – Investigation opened. All affected stoves were put on hold and yard was inspected no issues were reported. Warranty claims for melted knob failures include 29 claims, claim created start date June 1, 2023 to claim created end date September 23, 2023.
3/22/2024 – Suburban notifies Keystone of their recall filed with NHTSA 3/26/2024 – Investigation concluded and scope completed. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : There are two remedies for this issue. The LED backlights can be removed
from the range or the circuit powering the LED backlights can be cut and properly terminated. Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan on file as of 10/11/2022. General reimbursement plan to be updated every two years. New vehicles are covered under warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedied range will have the LED backlights removed or the circuit for the Red LED lights terminated. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-234
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Units were quarantined, inspected then repaired as indicated by inspection. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Keystone will notify the dealers and owners of the recreational vehicles
by letter. A final copy of the owner letter will be provided to NHTSA, along with the dealer repair procedures.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – MAY 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 17, 2024 – MAY 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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