2016–2017 Keystone Outback Recall: Affected vehicles were built with an incorrect drawbar installed to tow…
NHTSA campaign 17V439000 · Structure · filed Jul 13, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
Under certain conditions while traveling, the drawbar may bend, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Keystone vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V439000 (manufacturer number 17-290). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.