Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2017 Keystone Fuzion
The 2017 Keystone FUZION has notable issues with its brake wiring contacting tires, posing a braking failure risk. While electrical system complaints are minimal, faulty fire extinguishers and cargo door hinge issues from recalls should not be overlooked, impacting safety and convenience.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Keystone Fuzion has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V651000 Loss of Braking Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V755000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V908000 Rear Door Hinge Weld may be Insufficient NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Brake wiring tire contact
How to check: Inspect brake wiring for tire or wheel contact
Faulty fire extinguishers
How to check: Verify presence of working fire extinguisher
Rear cargo door hinge failure
How to check: Check door hinges for secure welds or damage
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Initial hookup
What to check: Brake wiring clearance from tires
Red flag: Wiring visibly rubs tires
- 02
On-site brake test
What to check: Trailer brake system response
Red flag: Brakes don't engage as expected
- 03
Inspect extinguisher
What to check: Presence of an operational extinguisher
Red flag: Missing or clogged extinguisher
- 04
Cargo door operation
What to check: Ease and safety of door opening
Red flag: Door swings unsafely or jams
- 05
Final inspection
What to check: Overall structural integrity and finish
Red flag: Loose or poorly attached components
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the brake issue been resolved?
- Is the fire extinguisher updated?
- Have door hinge improvements been made?
- Any electrical issues experienced?
- Regular maintenance performed and documented?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service records history
- Recall repair documentation
- Title and registration
- Warranty information
- Inspection report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Keystone Fuzion at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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