2007 Keystone Raptor problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (5) · Wheels (1) · Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly (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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2013-03-18 · 13-190 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is informing dealership service departments of advisory 13-190 for the units to inspect the propane line for the door side kitchen slide out to verify it is properly positioned and add a plate to prevent contact with the tire.
Tires 2013-03-12 · 13-190 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is the keystone website posting for advisory 13-190 for the units to inspect the propane line for the door side kitchen slide out to verify it is properly positioned and add a plate to prevent contact with the tire.
Tires 2013-03-12 · 13-190 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this communication is the final customer notification for advisory 13-190 for the units to inspect the propane line for the door side kitchen slide out to verify it is properly positioned and add a plate to prevent contact with the tire.
Tires 2013-03-08 · 13-190 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this advisory 13-190 involves 2007 - 2009 raptor 3712ts units to inspect the propane line for the door side kitchen slide out to verify it is properly positioned and add a plate to prevent contact with the tire.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2013-02-20 · SA-13-190 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
keystone rv: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding propane line inspection for side door of kitchen slide out and add plate to prevent contact with tire, if not properly positioned. models 2007-2009 raptor 3712ts fifth wheels. *pe
What owners report
2018-06-19 · Tires:tread/Belt“tl* the contact owns a 2007 keystone raptor equipped with trailer king st radial tires, size: 235/85/r16 (na). while driving approximately 65 mph, the trailer began to shake and vibrate. after stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that both the front and rear passenger tires experienced tread separation. the tires were replaced and the…”
2015-07-22 · Wheels“tl* the contact owns a 2007 keystone raptor. while driving at various speeds, a passenger side tire became flat. the exact location of the tire was unknown. on another occasion, the contact stated that the tire wobbled and appeared to be out of round. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where …”
2009-10-20 · Tires · 10,000 mi“third carlisle radial trail tire to blow on our three axle 34 foot rv trailer on september 14, 2009 while returning from minneapolis, traveling west on interstate 80 at 10:15 a.m. at about mile marker 272, near the east side of the kearney ne. exit, the center road (driver) side carlisle tire on our three axle rv trailer blew out. we pulled over a…”
2009-10-20 · Tires · 10,000 mi“second carlisle radial trail tire to blow on our three axle 34 foot rv trailer on september 10, 2009 while trailing north east on interstate 76 at 6:10 p.m. at about mile marker 112 between brush and sterling, colorado the rear curb (passenger) side carlisle tire on our three axle rv trailer blew out. we pulled over as soon as possible and found …”
2009-10-20 · Tires · 10,000 mi“first carlisle radial trail tire to blow on our three axle 34 foot rv trailer on august 12,2009 while traveling west through a 9 mile construction zone with two way traffic on the east bound side of interstate 80, about 73 miles east of council bluffs, iowa, the center carlisle tire on the curb side of our three axle 34 foot rv trailer blew out. …”
2009-07-04 · Tires · 1,200 mi“carlisle tires on 2007 keystone raptor 5th wheel trailer showed cracks in the sidewalls after only 1200 miles. had to replace all 6 tires in nashville, tn at a cost of $906. , while on vacation there last month. contacted carlisle in aiken, sc and filed a complaint june 25, 2009. they agreed to have the tires picked up and brought in for analy…”
2008-08-21 · Tires“my keystone raptor 3814 had 2 blow outs that cause alot of damage. i made sure that the tires were properly inflated and that i wasn't over weight and i still had blow outs. the carlie 15" d rated tires that came on my raptor are too small. they only will hold #2550 per tire times 6 tires is less than my raptors to gvwr of #16000!!!! i have si…”
2007-07-19 · Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly“tl*the contact owns a 2007 keystone raptor rp299 fifth wheel. the contact stated that the placard for the tire did not match the actual tire on the vehicle. he stated that there was conflicting information, which he believed to be a safety hazard. he also stated that this information confused the dealer. no other vehicle information was availab…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.