Keystone 2026 Montana Fifth Wheel Recall
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Keystone RV Company is recalling 172 units of its 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers due to an improperly secured underbelly that may detach and create a road hazard.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers because the underbelly may be improperly secured, potentially causing it to detach.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured by Keystone RV Company. A total of 172 units are involved. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V211000, and Keystone's recall number is 26-482. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the affected vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for notification letters, expected to be mailed on May 28, 2026. Dealers will install C-channels and I-beams to secure the underbelly at no cost. For more information, contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Why This Matters
A detached underbelly can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash, which highlights potential safety concerns for drivers and the public.
Source
This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). More details can be found using NHTSA Campaign Number 26V211000 on NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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