- The problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These transfer switches, used in vehicles wired to be powered by a generator, may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
- The risk
- As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-234.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Keystone Big Sky Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Keystone Big Sky have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2015 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Big Sky year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Keystone Big Sky recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain fifth wheel trailers, when pressure is applied to the towel bar on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass.
- The risk
- Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall began on september 21, 2007 owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369.
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No complaints about the 2008 Keystone Big Sky yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Keystone Big Sky: every year compared
All Big Sky years2008 Keystone Big Sky vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Keystone Big Sky | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2008 Keystone Cougar | 9 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Keystone Montana | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Keystone Laredo | 4 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Keystone Fuzion | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Keystone Freedom Lite | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Keystone Everest | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Keystone Challenger | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Keystone Copper Canyon | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Keystone Big Sky
Does the 2008 Keystone Big Sky have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Keystone Big Sky: electrical system (September 2015); recreational vehicle / trailer (September 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Keystone Big Sky had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Keystone Big Sky a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Keystone Big Sky year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2008 Keystone Big Sky has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data