2005 Keystone Montana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (2) · Trailer Hitches (1) · Tires (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
2015-07-30 · Tires“tire treads started separating and bubbled up inside of tire. saw tread separation before any accident occurred and replaced defective tire. was told the tire would not have lasted another 200 miles.…”
2012-02-10 · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift“this report was taken over the phone by bowman at odi and recorded as a voq. at an rv park in amado, nm, this owner of this my 2005 montana was approached by the owner of a 2007 my keystone montana who had previously experienced the separation (drop to pavement) of the vehicle stabilizer jack center bar while the vehicle had been traveling at hi…”
2009-02-20 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“2005 montana 5th wheel trailer with dometic refrigerator. *nj the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the refrigerator stopped working, due to a fatigue crack in the boiler tube which caused ammonia to leak. *jb…”
2008-09-30 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone montana fifth wheel. the vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2862. the contact stated that ammonia sprayed from the back of the refrigerator. a technician discovered a crack in the back of the unit. the contact received a recall letter regarding this same issue. the nhtsa campaign id number and part …”
2007-04-24 · Suspension:front:king Pin · 9,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 keystone montana. the trailer was raised four inches from the truck bed when normally it was raised eight inches. the failure was due to the frame work being cracked. the camper was repaired. however, it failed again, and was currently being repaired. the contact has pictures and repair invoices. the failure an…”
2007-04-05 · Trailer Hitches“tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone montana 3295rk 5th wheel. the welding mechanic stated that over time the solid tubing that has air space in the middle wore out and caused cracks in the king pin box. the mechanic observed additional stress fractures, and the vehicle was currently waiting to be repaired. the king pin box was attached to the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.