2005 Keystone Everest problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Electric (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
2021-04-12 · Unknown Or Other · 558 mi“third of three consecutive day tire blow outs with triangle tr 653 tires. tire size 235/80r16. purchased 6/3/2019. no injuries. extensive damage to 5th wheel camper. owner can attest to correct tire inflation and camper gvwr not exceeded verified by cat certified scale done on same day of travel. traveling on interstate i287 not exceeding 70 mph o…”
2021-04-12 · Unknown Or Other · 395 mi“second of three consecutive day tire blow outs with triangle tr 653 tires. tire size 235/80r16. purchased 6/3/2019. no injuries. extensive damage to 5th wheel camper. owner can attest to correct tire inflation and camper gvwr not exceeded verified by cat certified scale done on same day of travel. traveling on interstate i287 not exceeding 70 mph …”
2021-04-12 · Unknown Or Other · 130 mi“first of three consecutive day tire blow outs with triangle tr 653 tires. tire size 235/80r16. purchased 6/3/2019. no injuries. extensive damage to 5th wheel camper. owner can attest to correct tire inflation and camper gvwr not exceeded verified by cat certified scale done on same day of travel. traveling on interstate i287 not exceeding 70 mph o…”
2006-03-09 · Service Brakes, Electric“5th wheel rv battery was dead. proceed to hook up to vehicle, still no voltage to rv. found ground wire not hooked, which then did not charge battery. end result possible trailer brake failure during towing as well as emergency brake failure. 2005 36.5 ft challenger by keystone a division of thor. *jb …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.