Owners filed 2 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the tires. It has been recalled 4 times.
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4 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Equipment17V755000
Filed Nov 22, 20171,205,997 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company
Defect. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Electrical System15V561000
Filed Sep 4, 20153,585 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company
Defect. 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.
Risk. As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy. 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.
Exterior Lighting08V371000
Filed Jul 31, 20082,990 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company
Defect. KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 2,990 MY 2008 EVEREST, MY 2008-2009 HORNET, LAREDO, SPRINTER AND OUTBACK LOFT FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE INTERMEDIATE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE MISSING.
Risk. PULLING A VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE PROPER SIDE MARKER LIGHTING INCREASES THE RISK OF OTHER MOTORISTS NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Lines and Fittings07V585000
Filed Dec 17, 2007223 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company
Defect. ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LINE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE.
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE LP LINE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Structure › Frame and Members
Filed May 25, 20115,000 milesCA
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE WELDING ON THE FRAME WAS BENT, THE CROSS MEMBERS WERE EXTREMELY THIN AND THE WATER HOLDING TANK WAS HANGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRAILER REPAIR FACILITY. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE TO BE STRAIGHTENED AND THERE WERE BRACES ATTACHED TO THE WATER HOLDING TANK THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Tires
Filed Mar 31, 20102,900 milesOR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST TRAILER. THE TIRES ON THE TRAILER ARE STARTING TO SWELL UNDER 5000 MILES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURER BY TIRECO. THE TIRECO TIRE SIZE WAS 235/80/R16 AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS 4YB3CQ1C1107. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRES STATED THAT THE BLOWOUTS HAVE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY ON THE TIRE BRAND SHE HAD ON THE VEHICLE AND MUST BE GIVEN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND INSPECTED BEFORE THEY CAN BE REPLACED. KEYSTONE CITY RV WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TIRECO WILL INSPECT THE TIRES, BUT WOULD NOT COMMIT TO PROVIDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER TRAILER OWNER THAT TIRECO WAS AWARE THAT THE GUM STRIP THAT BINDS THE TIRE TREAD TO THE STEEL BELT ON THE TIRES WAS NOT PLACED ON THE TIRE WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TRAILER WAS 2900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4800. UPDATED 06/02/10. *LJ UPDATED 06/18/10.8JB
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Nov 22, 2017. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.