Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V500000 Reported November 2, 2005

Battery compartment wiring

Keystone Rv Company · Electrical System · 764 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V500000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
764
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 2, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers, the wiring from the battery circuit breakers is wired on the unprotected side of the circuit breaker.

Safety Consequence

Should the battery wire become direct shorted to the ground, it is not protected by the circuit breaker and the wire could become hot, melt and possibly result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will unhook the battery wire and move it from the unprotected side of the circuit breaker to the protected side of the circuit breaker freeof charge. the recall began on november 7, 2005. owners may contact keystone at 866-425-4369.

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 05V500000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V500000

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

What is recall 05V500000?

NHTSA recall 05V500000 was issued by Keystone Rv Company on November 2, 2005. It addresses: Battery compartment wiring. The recall affects approximately 764 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Keystone Rv Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V500000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.