2005 Keystone Outback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:sidewall (1) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (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
2012-11-30 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“dometic rm2652 fridge has fracture on boiler. dometic has obvious problem with this fridge. they did a recall and i never was notified. their recall was a safety recall. but it also states that is we have problems listed the recall is valid for us. i have problems listed and was told they would not take care of repairing my fridge for me. if they k…”
2009-11-12 · Structure:body · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 keystone outback fifth wheel rv. the circuit breakers and oven pilot light would continually turn off, and the shower would leak. also the siding, made of fiber glass, began to bubble and warp. the manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. the failure and current mileages were under 20,000. …”
2008-10-11 · Suspension · 10,000 mi“while on the interstate in arizona, the left rear leaf spring "snapped" in half. the spring broke about 2 inches from the bolt eye. the trailer has less than 10,000 miles. leaf springs do not break. it can cause the camper to flip. spring was replaced at my cost. pictures and info were sent to keystone. no response. the break in the spring appears …”
2008-04-09 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“on or about 3/21/08 my wife heard a beeping sound while we were outside. upon further investigation we discovered that our keystone outback rv was on fire. we extinguished the fire with water. some days later my brother came over to help me repair it. we are both firefighters, so of course we investigated the cause. we discovered a pinched a.c. wi…”
2007-06-15 · Tires:sidewall“tire failure. nanco brand tires installed from the manufacturer,keystone), on a new travel trailer. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.