2008 Keystone Everest problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure:frame And Members (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Electrical System 2015-09-04 · campaign 15V561000 · 3,585 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These transfer switches, used in vehicles wired to be powered by a generator, may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
Risk: As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-234.
What owners report
2011-05-25 · Structure:frame And Members · 5,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone everest. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the welding on the frame was bent, the cross members were extremely thin and the water holding tank was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a trailer repair facility. the technicians stated the frame needed to …”
2010-03-31 · Tires · 2,900 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone everest trailer. the tires on the trailer are starting to swell under 5000 miles which were manufacturer by tireco. the tireco tire size was 235/80/r16 and the dot number was 4yb3cq1c1107. the manufacturer of the tires stated that the blowouts have occurred frequently on the tire brand she had on the vehicle and …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.