2007 Keystone Outback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (4) · Wheels:rim (1) · Wheels (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
2016-08-31 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2007 keystone outback being hauled by a 2007 nissan titan. the contact noticed a strong odor of chemicals and a burning odor inside the trailer. the contact was able to open the cover and observed flames associated with the refrigerator. the contact was able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. the travel traile…”
2015-04-21 · Wheels“blow out of front right tire on camper resulting in ripping apart the under side. (insolation; wiring; gas lines and flooring) several feet of fiberglass and aluminum siding blown apart. tread on tire was totally separated causing the damage. tires mounted feb 2014 and have approximately 1200 miles on them tires mentioned here: bct jk 42 st 22…”
2009-07-02 · Tires · 5,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 keystone outback travel trailer. the vehicle has carlisle usa trail lrf tires, size 225/75/d15 (na). while driving 65 mph, the contact noticed another motorist pointing at his trailer. he pulled over and discovered that the front passenger tire had tread separation. the failure damaged the undercarriage of the trailer…”
2009-01-29 · Wheels:rim“tl*the contact owns a 2007 keystone outback. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle swerved all over the road without warning. an independent mechanic stated that the vehicle was equipped with inadequate components. the components consisted of the rims, axles, brakes, and tires. the trailer weight rating and r…”
2008-09-25 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“dometic rv refrigerator recall 08e-032 i can not get dometic to give the name of a dealer who will do this recall. as this is a fire hazard recall, i am concerned. the dealers on their website in my area will not do it. i have called 4 of the dealers listed in this area, and none will do the recall work. i have also called the dometic hotline t…”
2008-08-25 · Tires · 600 mi“tires are on a 2007 keystone travel trailer. after 6 months and 500 miles the sidewalls on the tires were cracking. it is now 1.5 years, and a total of 600 miles and the cracking is severe, and the tires are showing separation where the namebrand and size are stamped. in outback forum online, many people are experiencing the same problems, inclu…”
2008-05-27 · Tires · 1,000 mi“purchased a new 2007 outback by keystone travel trailer in april 2007. when the trailer was taken out of storage this spring, all four tires were very badly cracked to the point of serious hazard if used on the road. tires were manufactured in 2007 and less than 1,000 miles on them. i have taken pictures of the tires and can mail them to you. …”
2007-08-28 · Tires“my wife was traveling westbound on i-70 through denver at 55mph, and i was following behind her. one of the milestar trailer tires - st205/75d-14 started smoking and immediately exploded. these tires are on our 2007 keystone outback camping trailer (21'). dot 5ykc tci 4906,dot 5ykc tci 3306, dot 5ykc tci 2906 *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.