2005 Keystone Outback-Sydney problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Electrical System (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
2008-08-28 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl*the contact owns a 2005 keystone outback-sydney (travel trailer). while stationary, the rear of the trailer caught fire. approximately ten minutes later, the entire trailer was engulfed in flames. the fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. the cause of the failure was determined to be from a power surge. the vehicle was d…”
2006-04-24 · Tires“nanco tires- dot code on kc tci date code 4604 i suffered a sudden failure in august 2005. no accident and minimal damage to vehicle. during spring inspection three additional tires matching these codes have begun to separate at the sidewall. keystone rv has installed this tire on probably thousands of rv's in the country and i have through emai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.