2004 Keystone Zeppelin problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Structure (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
2015-08-03 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2004 keystone zeppelin. while the vehicle was being renovated, the linoleum was removed and the contact discovered that the support brackets located underneath the slide out and in the floor were fractured. the contact stated that the floor brackets were installed every four feet. an independent mechanic inspected the rv and …”
2008-08-19 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“we purchased a new springdale rv in 2004 that had a dometic refrigerator. in the summer of 2007 our fridge started leaking a yellow residue, smelled of ammonia and would not cool properly. we had to replace the cooling unit at our local rv dealership. recently we received a product recall on these refrigerators as there was a fire hazard. we comp…”
2007-12-23 · Tires:tread/Belt · 18,000 mi“i own a 2004 keystone rv trailer with about 18,000 miles since i purchased it the right side tires trades came off . when i tried to replace them i was told they are the wrong type lt235/80/r16 (they are the original from keystone) and should be a st 235/80/r16 and that is why they failed plus are below wt requirement for my trailer wt (these tir…”
2007-04-27 · Tires“mission load-max radial trailer tire st225 75r15. d.o.t.#wehh2730804. tires have problem with blowouts. *jb…”
2006-06-27 · Tires:valve“replaced 4 rv tires last aug because of cracking in sidewall durost/75d15c hf502 tl (78-15 6pr with tires replaced to me by hwa fong rubber (usa) inc in covington, ga 30014 after one year and 2400 miles, yesterday one of the replaced tires blew after almost one year and 2400 miles. *jb…”
2006-05-12 · Tires · 4,000 mi“i own a mountianeer trailer, made by keystone. i have two problems. the first pronlem is that i have had two blowouts on the tires that came with the trailer. they are mission, load max radials, st225/75r15. these tires have less then 4000 miles on them. the first blowout was on the way to connecticut from florida. the steel belts came through the …”
2005-04-21 · Wheels“purchased the unit in july 2004, everything has gone down hill from there. leaks in both rear and side slide. side slide fixed still leaks. low wheel well clearance. due to possible structural instability, issue with the zeppelin are not functioning properly. tanks do not drain properly, electrical problems. walls bowing. lost weight distrib…”
2005-03-31 · Suspension“the tires of my travel trailer rub against the top of the wheel well because of the lack of adequate clearance. this is a systemic problem with the earlier versions of this travel trailer, the keystone zeppelin z301. there is only about 1" of clearance between the tire and wheel well where there should be 3" to 4". the manufacturer seems to be awar…”
2004-12-20 · Structure:frame And Members“purchased a zeppelin z301 on a tuesday had an issue arise on thrusday. was told to keep the unit and create a list. the unit had frame support issues being out of level widthwise 1/2 inch per foot sagging. from this main issue was th start of my 26 line item list. *ak…”
2004-11-16 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields“structural damage: the frame is not sufficient to handle the trailer. this caused tons of other problems, walls cracking, water in trailer, tanks not emptying properly.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.