Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V439000 Reported July 13, 2017

Trailer built with incorrect drawbar

Keystone Rv Company · N/A · 910 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V439000
Manufacturer Campaign
17-290
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
910
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 13, 2017
Completion Rate
61.26

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Keystone Rv Company dealer and reference recall ID 17V439000 or campaign 17-290.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V439000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V439000?

NHTSA recall 17V439000 was issued by Keystone Rv Company on July 13, 2017. It addresses: Trailer built with incorrect drawbar. The recall affects approximately 910 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Keystone Rv Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V439000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17-290. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.