2008 Keystone Montana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2010-11-17 · campaign 10V587000 · 4,770 vehicles
Defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
What owners report
2020-08-09 · Wheels · 2,000 mi“geico is refusing coverage on an incident which occurred during transport (in motion, hwy 1-15 northbound, north of las vegas, nv) of my rv. geico is only able to deny the claim due to lack of maintenance if the trailer/rv fails while stored or not being used. the rv was being transported at the time of the loss and was deemed road-worthy by a subj…”
2012-04-30 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2008 keystone montana. the contact stated that the rear driver's tire blew out while driving 60 mph. an independent tire shop advised the contact to upgrade to a different type of tire. the contact then purchased four new tires from a different manufacturer. the failure recurred on seven different occasions. the contact conti…”
2009-10-29 · Tires · 5,000 mi“ tl* the contact owns a 2008 keystone montana fifth wheel. the vehicle has mission st tires, tire size 235/80/16. while driving approximately between 50-55 mph he heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. the driver pulled over to the side of the road with caution. the vehicle was inspected and the front driver side tire blew-out. the defective…”
2007-10-11 · Structure“i have a brand new montana 332-pht 5th wheel rv camper. you can't open the emergency window because the lever hits the back of the sofa. the sofa is bolted down and can't be moved. i contacted keystone, who makes the montana. they told me that because it is a childs room i should teach my kids how to lower the sofa to get out. to expect a young chi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.