2004 Keystone Montana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension:rear:axle:spindle (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
2009-04-01 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“tl*the contact owns a 2004 keystone fifth wheel rv trailer. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. the contact received a recall notice for the dometic refrigerator. dometic stated that the refrigerator was out of warranty and he would have to call a dealer and pay for the repair. currently, the two door refrigerator does not wor…”
2008-10-06 · Equipment“tl*the contact owns a 2004 keystone mountaineer. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment) and immediately called the manufacturer. he was advised to have his unit repaired according to the recall, which stated that dometic would install a seconda…”
2008-07-16 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“tl*the contact owns a 2004 keystone montana. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08e032000 (equipment), which mentioned a potential fire hazard. he has been attempting to have the refrigerator serviced ever since the notice was received. several dealers refused …”
2006-11-23 · Suspension:multiple Axle“my fifth wheel trailer is wearing out all four tires on the inside edge. wear severe enough that i had to use spare on one wheel, caused having to change tire on edge of interstate highway. the axles were manufactured byal-ko. they refused to do anything as they said they were out of warranty. during investigating i found that there are many rv'…”
2006-10-23 · Power Train:axle Assembly“dt*: the contact stated the tires were wearing prematurely on the inside. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the axles were bent. the axles were replaced. *ak…”
2005-08-23 · Suspension:rear:axle:spindle · 8,000 mi · 💥 crash“dt: the consumer has a keystone montana mountaineer travel trailer. the trailer had thrown the left rear tire in february 2, 2005. there was a bent axle on the right rear tire. the dealer did not know why it was bent, but thought it was like that all along. the trailer swerved back and forth because of the bent axle. on june 29, 2005 the trai…”
2005-08-07 · Tires · 3,000 mi“i was pulling a 2004 travel trailer that has about 3000 miles on it. two tires failed/separated and blew out. when the first blow-out happened the truck i was pulling the trailer with began to vibrate and then within 2 seconds, before i could slow down, a loud pop came from the trailer and by the time i stopped the tire was shredded. i changed t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.