2006 Keystone Outback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (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
2008-10-24 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“keystone rv company dometic refrigerator recall. consumer states that they never received the recall notice and the company will not do anything to help. *nj the consumer stated when she entered the rv, there was a strong smell of ammonia. the consumer noticed the rv wasn't cooling properly. the repairman informed the consumer there was a crac…”
2008-09-30 · Electrical System“normal use 4 to 8 times a year. 6 occupants at time of incident, 2 adults, 4 children. great potential for starting forest fire. slideout was unoccupied and hadn't been moved for 3 days. wires on slideout spontaneously short out and burn. two known instances in less than two months, mine and another outback owner, different models and years (2006 2…”
2008-09-22 · Structure“5th wheel travel trailer, refrig. had to be replaced (fire hazard) had to take company to small claims ct. hot water had to be replaced, windows leak, shower leaks, toilet leaks, gray water and black water tanks leak and are cracked, no support of these tanks, only thing holding them are the pipes going to them. wires and plumbing pipes just laying…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.