2008 Keystone Fuzion problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V755000 · 1,205,997 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in ce
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Electrical System 2015-09-04 · campaign 15V561000 · 3,585 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These transfer switches, used in vehicles wired to be powered by a generator, may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
Risk: As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-234.
What owners report
2015-10-14 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2008 keystone fuzion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v561000 (electrical system) however, the contact smelled an odor coming from under the front of the camper in the storage area. the contact extinguished the fire. no injuries were sustained. the contact replaced the transfer switch independen…”
2013-09-23 · Tires · 2,000 mi“towing 5th wheel camper down interstate. all 4 tires on trailer developed bulges and 2 blew out. damage wasn't too bad but caused a major disruption in travel. had to buy 4 new tires for camper. …”
2009-12-02 · Tires · 2,200 mi“3.5 hours into trip from roseville, ca to sand mountain, nv, we stopped at pilot truck stop to rendezvous with others in group. no potholes/curbs had been encountered. after approximately a 45 minute stop, we started again, and as we accelerated to 60mph on i-80, 1mile east of fernley, the front axle-right tire blew out. we pulled off at next ex…”
2009-07-19 · Tires · 2,500 mi“on july 16, 2009 we were heading in out in our fifth wheel, we were on i-15 heading south in utah and one of our tires had a blow out, we called our roadside assistance and the came and installed our spare tire. then upon returning back home on july 19, 2009 we had another tire blow out on the same side of our fifth wheel, this time the other tire …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.