Keystone 2026 Montana Recall: Wiring Issue in Recreational Trailers
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Keystone RV Company is recalling 74 units of its 2026 Montana fifth wheel trailers due to improperly secured wiring that may cause electrical faults and increase fire risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 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.
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What Happened
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers because the 12-volt and 120-volt wiring may be improperly secured, potentially leading to damage when the bedroom slide-out moves, which could cause an electrical fault and increase the risk of a fire.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured by Keystone RV Company. The model year is 2026, make is KEYSTONE, and model is MONTANA. A total of 74 units are affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V161000, and Keystone's recall number is 26-480. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting May 15, 2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should wait for owner notification letters, expected to be mailed on May 14, 2026. Dealers will properly secure the wiring at no charge. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential fire hazard from damaged wiring, which could pose serious risks to trailer owners and their property.
Source
Information from NHTSA Campaign Number 26V161000. For details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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