2008 Keystone Laredo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (1) · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (1) · Structure (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.
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2010-02-25 · campaign 10V063000 · 2,893 vehicles
Defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 COUGAR AND LAREDO TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIMITED NUMBER OF FAILURES WITH ITS SPARE TIRE CARRIERS IN PARTICULAR, THE SPARE TIRE CARRIERS, WHEN COMBINED WITH A 16" SPARE TIRE AND WHEN INSTALLED ON THE BUMPER OF A SLIDE OUT BIKE/STORAGE RACK, MAY BREAK OR CRACK AFTER TIME CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF.
Risk: IF THE TIRE CARRIER FAILS CAUSING THE TIRE TO COME LOOSE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Fix: THE REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER WITH A NEW SPARE TIRE CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONMARCH 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
What owners report
2011-02-09 · Structure · 5,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone laredo. the contact stated that the trailer front frame key pin assembly hook separated from the vehicle with broken welds. the manufacturer repaired the front assembly by providing additional support to the welding. the rear hangers for the center wheel assembly separated from the frame. the manufacturer offere…”
2010-11-01 · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire“tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone laredo fifth wheel trailer. the spare carrier was faulty. the spare tire carrier was loose and flops around on the rear of the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer who stated there was a recall nhtsa #10v063000; component: tires: temporary/emergency spare tire but his tire carrier was not included. the v…”
2010-11-01 · Equipment“tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone laredo fifth wheel trailer. the contact stated that the spare carrier was defective. the spare tire was loose and flopped around on the rear of the vehicle. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. updated 01/13/11 *bf updated 01/24/11 …”
2008-11-20 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems“the tire pressure chart on the side of 5th wheel r/v states tire pressure should read 85 psi while maximum pressure on tires states 65 psi. we were told to follow tag on r/v when we purchased new in feburary 08. we have reported this to dealer over six weeks ago and no repair at this time. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.