KEYSTONE MONTANA (2018) recall — Electrical System
Keystone is recalling 2018 Montana fifth-wheel trailers due to a fire risk from slide-out switch wiring lacking circuit protection. Owners must contact customer service for free fuse installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without circuit protection, if the slide-out switch wiring shorts to ground, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Keystone is recalling certain 2018 Montana fifth-wheel trailers because the slide-out switch wiring lacks circuit protection, which could lead to fire. This affects owners who need to have a free fuse installed by dealers to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225121-keystone-2018-montana-rv-recall-fire-risk-from-slide-out.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225121-keystone-2018-montana-rv-recall-fire-risk-from-slide-out · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V313000
Cite this page
“Keystone 2018 Montana RV Recall: Fire Risk from Slide-Out Switch Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225121-keystone-2018-montana-rv-recall-fire-risk-from-slide-out. Based on NHTSA recall #18V313000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V313000).
Why it’s dangerous
Without circuit protection, if the slide-out switch wiring shorts to ground, it could cause a fire. This happens because the wiring lacks a fuse to interrupt the electrical current during a short circuit.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Keystone Montana fifth-wheel trailers are affected. Those who have the slide-out switch wiring without circuit protection are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Keystone Montana fifth-wheel trailers. The issue involves the slide-out switch wiring not having circuit protection.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Keystone at 1-866-425-4369 to schedule a free fuse installation for your trailer.
Get Free Fuse Installation
Dealers will install an inline fuse for the circuit to prevent fire risks.
What NHTSA says to do
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a inline fuse for that circuit, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-320.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The slide-out switch wiring lacks circuit protection, which could lead to fire if it shorts to ground.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 Keystone Montana fifth-wheel trailer with slide-out switch wiring that doesn't have circuit protection.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369 to arrange a free fuse installation at a dealer.
Contact Keystone
We’ve drafted a message you can send Keystone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V313000 — Keystone Keystone Hello, I own a Keystone that is covered by recall 18V313000 from Keystone. The official recall notice states: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a inline fuse for that circuit, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-320. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V313000 (May 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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