2006 Keystone Montana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (5) · Wheels (1) · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle (1)
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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
2019-07-02 · Tires“gladiator e l23580 r16 tires. consumer writes in regards defective tires. *ld the consumer stated all 4 tires de-capped on different occasions. the manufacturer was notified but, did not offer any assistance due to the tires being over 2 years of age. *js *bf *dt *jb consumer stated 3 tires that were purchased from dealer were sent for inspec…”
2016-08-25 · Tires · 4,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 keystone montana equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: st235/80/r16 (na). while driving approximately 60 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 4,000.…”
2015-04-09 · Wheels · 134,830 mi“was traveling north on i 95 in s.c. just north of exit 68. i was traveling at 55 mph when the right rear trailer tire blew damaging the skirting and possibly bent the axle on my montana 5th wheel trailer. the tire was a goodyear marathon st235x80r16e. the tire was manufactured in china, and wasn't even 3 years old. the tires that are made in china …”
2012-02-14 · Tires“2006 keystone montana 5th wheel. consumer states two tires blew out in one day, but not at the same time. *tgw the consumer stated there was over $2000 in damage done to the rv. *jb …”
2011-09-26 · Suspension · 12,000 mi“spring hangers rh sheered from frame at 12,000 miles failed again at 13,000. oct 15 2010. lh failed at 16,000 plus frame fracture, april 4, 2011 3 tires separated at tread line replaced january 15, 2011. *tr…”
2011-07-12 · Tires · 3,000 mi“tires on 5th wheel trailer blew out, 3 of 4 tires less than a year on t.t., with 09, and 10 mfg dates causing damage to trailer and several hours beside the road, the mfg. size is 235 80 16 load rg. e., tires came apart with a loud report. tread in long pieces in the center of tire came off tearing up floor of camper. tires and camper are at a d…”
2010-07-16 · Structure:frame And Members“right rear spring shackle broke completely off lippert frame. appears poor material and or workmanship was problem ! had similar cracked frame problems with another lippert frame ! lippert is a major mfg in the rv's industry and it appears that their materials and workmanship is very poor ! has there been many complaints about this ? *tr…”
2009-09-09 · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 keystone montana. the contact stated that he noticed that the vehicle was leveled lower than usual. upon further inspection he concluded that the driver side front spring had tore off the frame because the shackle hanger had broke. suspension failure while driving increased the risk for vehicle crash. the vehicle has not…”
2009-01-14 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“dometic corp.; 2670 executive drive, ste. a; indianapolis, in. 46241. 1-888-446-5157 ref: dometic refrigerator recall on model # rm-2862; serial # 44508132. on 2006 montana 5th wheel recreational vehicle. customer id # 23299977 i call the above phone number in response to dometic's recall instruction letter. they refused to repair the fire dan…”
2008-12-10 · Tires · 3,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 keystone montana. the vehicle has mission loadmax radial tires (na), size st235/80/r16 (na). while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a loud explosion. he looked through the rearview mirror and noticed rubber flying everywhere. he concluded that the front passenger side tire exploded or blew out. he pulled over to the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.