2008 Keystone Freedom Lite

Routine

Owners filed 2 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the tires. It has been recalled 2 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Tires1
000
Structure › Body1
000

2 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.

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer07V480000
Filed Oct 12, 2007983 vehiclesKeystone Rv Company

Defect. ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS, THE LP SUPPLY HOSE FOR THE OUTSIDE RANGE IS CONNECTED TOO CLOSE TO THE RANGE. IN CERTAIN WINDY CONDITIONS, THE HEAT FROM THE RANGE BURNER MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO MELT.

Risk. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COPPER LP TUBING THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE RANGE WITH ONE OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Structure › Body
Filed Oct 5, 2011FL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE RV TAG-A- LONG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO RAILS FRACTURED ON THE SLIDE OUT BED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE SLIDE OUT ONCE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WAS WAITING ON THE MANUFACTURER TO GIVE THEM A RETURN CALL BEFORE REPAIRING A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE ON THE TAG-A LONG.

Tires
Filed Aug 11, 20098,000 milesSC

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KEYSTONE FREEDOM LITE TRAILER, MODEL NUMBER 281RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE FAULTY, WHICH CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE TIRES BLEW OUT DUE TO THE AXLE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY FOR THEM TO REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

2 of 2 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2008
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20090100Routine
2008 — this page2200Routine
20070100Routine

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Reading this record

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.