2003 Keystone Montana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (2) · Power Train:axle Assembly (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V755000 · 1,205,997 vehicles
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 ce
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 2010-10-27 · campaign 10V521000 · 5,633 vehicles
Defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
What owners report
2010-08-19 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“consumer states damaged/recalled refrigerator in 2003 keystone montana rv *tgw the consumer stated the refrigerator was working fine with no issues prior to the recall. the consumer received the recall notice, followed the instructions verbatim and had the unit serviced. the consumer was advised to leave the refrigerator running for several hours …”
2010-06-22 · Power Train:axle Assembly“2003 keystone montana fifth wheel camper. consumer states that he has had excessive tire wear and axles were not able to be aligned and needed to be replaced *tgw the consumer took the rv to an alignment shop and was told the axles were bad and the rv could not be aligned and therefore, the axles needed to be replaced. *jb …”
2008-03-10 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 2,500 mi · 🔥 fire“2003 montana 5th wheel burnt due to a dometic refrigerator. consumer states that the fire department stated that the fire started in or around the refrigerator. *kb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.