2013 Keystone Montana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (5) · Structure (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (6)
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.
Equipment 2015-06-29 · campaign 15V409000 · 537 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013 Montana trailers, models 3100RL, 3150RL13, 3400RL, 3402RL, 3582RL, 3625RE, 3725RL, 3750FL, and 3900FB, manufactured November 12, 2012, to January 30, 2013, and 2014 Mountaineer trailers, models 331RLT, 356TBF and 375FLF, manufactured August 21, 2013, to September 18, 2013. In all models except the Mountaineer 375FLF, the rear windows are labeled with an exit sticker, but the rear window is not intended to be a secondary emergen
Risk: In the event of an emergency, occupants could try to escape through the rear window, but would not be able to. This delay in their escape may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will remove the emergency exit sticker from the windows that were not intended to be emergency exits. Mountaineer 375FLF vehicles will have the window replaced, so that egress section of the window is on the opposite side of where the ladder is installed. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-232.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2015-02-23 · campaign 15V102000 · 5,390 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Montana vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, to May 22, 2014, 2014-2015 Raptor vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to January 15, 2015, and 2015 Dutchmen Voltage vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to February 3, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace two rivets joining the second and third step, and replace four rivets on the top step with fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-224.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2014-03-21 · campaign 14V136000 · 1,957 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Montana, 2014 Alpine, Big Sky, and Fuzion, and 2014 Dutchmen Infinity and Voltage fifth wheel trailers equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves, models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS, manufactured January 27, 2013, through April 10, 2013, in the serial number range KG30607951 through KG31600670. In the affected vehicles, the microwave may start on its own and begin heating when unattended.
Risk: If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2014. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 14-204.
Equipment 2013-04-23 · campaign 13V155000 · 6,561 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Risk: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.
Equipment:electrical 2013-02-28 · campaign 13V065000 · 438 vehicles
Defect: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2013 Montana Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured January 16, 2013, through February 18, 2013; and 2013 Fuzion Fifth Wheel vehicles manufactured January 22, 2013, through February 18, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Progressive Dynamics power converters with serial number prefix A13014 through A13039. The converters have a internal components that may short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit may result in a fire.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected internal components of the power converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service by calling 1-866-425-4369.
What owners report
2015-10-12 · Wheels · 2,000 mi“traveling i10 just outside san antonio tx pulling my 39 foot keystone montana i experienced a tire blowout (goodyear tire). the blowout did major damage to my wheel well, metal on side of 5th wheel. cost to repair is $7,200.00. tires have less than 2000 miles on them. i am going to remove them and replace with michelin xps rib…”
2015-08-22 · Tires · 10,000 mi“while traveling at 55 mph pulling our 2013 montana 5th wheel with st235/80r16 goodyear marathon tire on the drivers side rear blew. tire pressure was checked prior to trip.…”
2015-08-15 · Tires · 6,000 mi“had 2 tires blow out on recent trips. the goodyear marathon st 235/80r16-e came on our 2013 keystone montana 3100rl 5th wheel when it was bought new. tire pressures were verified prior to our trip. one tire blew (shredded) on the drivers side while on rt 95 in maryland on june 17, 2015. caused substantial damage to camper. i added a tpms to m…”
2015-08-04 · Electrical System:wiring“tl* the contact owns a 2013 keystone montana being hauled by a 2013 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that there was an internal electrical short associated with the wiring underneath the bed in the trailer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was waiting for a response from the deal…”
2015-01-13 · Tires · 3,500 mi“purchased 2013 montana 5th wheel travel trailer equipped with goodyear marathon 235 80/r16 tires. after first time out we traveled approximately 100 miles round trip. after returning home i inspected the rv and noticed bubbles on the first tire drivers side. i replaced both tires on that axle with two tow max. in january 2015 we were parked in st. …”
2014-04-19 · Structure“the emergency exit window at the rear of the rv is blocked by the ladder. the window will not open enough to permit exit and under an emergency (fire) condition. *tr…”
2013-11-20 · Tires · 6,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 keystone montana 3900fb trailer equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: 235/80r/16e. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the front passenger's side tire failed and caused damage to the aluminum wheels of the vehicle. the contact called roadside assistance, who was able to install the spare t…”
2013-10-12 · Tires · 9,500 mi“we own a 2013 keystone montana 3582rl 5th wheel trailer that we purchased september, 2012. the tires were goodyear marathon st235/80r16, e rated, dot #1512. the tires have less than 10,000 miles. on september 30, 2013, we pulled into an rv park in pendleton, oregon, and noted the left rear tire was flat. the roadside service, noted the tread was…”
2013-09-16 · Structure“this is a 2 bath unit--f bath has a flush system for the toilet--the mid bath does not have a flush system--so the waste is not able to be flushed out--called keystone and was told they tried to put a flush system in but it did not work-- so why don't i go out and buy a hose and put it down the toilet---i paid $94,000.00 for this--it is unsanitary …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.