2004 Keystone Sprinter problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (4) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (2) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
2015-12-19 · Wheels · 2,000 mi“my 5th wheel camper model 252 fwrls has a gvwr 8200 and the tires (st205/75r15c) have a 1820 rating @ 50 psi (max) with two axles equaling a total of 4 tires the max load is 7280. therefore, the camper is overloaded 920 lbs based on the tire/wheel maximum load capacity. isn't this illegal. i always thought the tires looked overloaded or low but …”
2012-05-18 · Structure:body · 5,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 keystone sprinter fifth wheel. the contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a ladder that was mounted on the rear by the manufacturer. the screws that were used to mount the later ended up penetrating an electrical wire. the contact noticed the problem when he touched the ladder and felt a slight shock. after fu…”
2010-04-14 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“domestic company regarding refrigerator recall. 2004 sprinter travel trailer was purchased new. *dt the consumer stated he never received a recall notice in the mail. the consumer was only been able to find one dealer who made service calls to homes, but they charged $240.00. the consumer stated he should not have to pay that amount money since h…”
2009-10-29 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 🔥 fire“my 2004 keystone sprinter 293 fifth wheel caught fire while parked in my driveway. the charlotte, nc fire investigator suspects it started at the refrigerator. my refrigerator is part of the dometic recall. my insurance company is in the process of investigating if the refrigerator design was the cause. these refrigerator are dangerous and dome…”
2008-03-06 · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle“the weakest link i own a 2004 keystone sprinter. this rv unit has 30,000 towed miles. this rv has the double eye suspension system. during my travels in 2007 a set of shackle plates broke. this part failure has resulted in a $1500.00 loss including a bent axle, suspension parts and damaged tires. yes, i am out of warranty. keystone spr…”
2007-08-12 · Tires“this was a close call incident. i have only owned this 2004 keystone sprinter st307bhw04 travel trailer for 2 months. when i got it the tires were fine this past weekend after less then 500 miles i just made it to our campsite and found cords hanging out on the inside edge of the rear left tire. while i was changing i noticed that there was damage …”
2005-08-19 · Tires · 2,000 mi“dt: consumer has a 2004 keystone sprinter 30 foot travel trailer with about 2500 miles. at about 2000 miles trailer got a flat on the passengers rear, which was from a hole on the interior sidewall. this happened on april 1, 2005. then on july 12, 2005 trailer lost 2 more tires within 40 miles of each other on i95 in north carolina, about mile mar…”
2005-08-17 · Tires · 3,500 mi“two of our four mission load max tires on our 2004 keystone sprinter 5th wheel failed while traveling at 55 mph on i-26 east on 8/11/2005. the right front tire completely shredded and the left rear tread separated from the sidewall. legrand fender inc of st george sc, stated the other 2 tires were showing signs of abnormal wear and tear. the tire …”
2005-08-09 · Tires“dt: the contact owns a 2004 keystone sprinter. the contact complained about a tire problem . there was a blow out on the rear passenger side tire. also, rear driver's side tire was about to blow out because the sidewall became detached from the rest of the tire. he took the vehicle to dealer and had all new tires put on the vehicle. had the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.