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NHTSA Recall 17V439000: Structure

Keystone RV Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 910 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Keystone Outback.

910
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (August 28)
NHTSA campaign17V439000
Manufacturer campaign17-290
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedJuly 13, 2017
Owner notificationAugust 28, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Keystone Outback travel trailers, models 220URB, 240URS, 250URS, 255UBH, and 293UBH. The affected vehicles were built with an incorrect drawbar installed to tow the travel trailer.

Safety risk

Under certain conditions while traveling, the drawbar may bend, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will bolt on a reinforcement channel over the existing drawbar attachment of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-290.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V439000

Make and modelModel years
Keystone Outback2016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.