2018 Keystone Carbon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline 2018-04-10 · campaign 18V226000 · 423 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Keystone Carbon and Raptor recreational fifth-wheel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective barrier in the fuel station to prevent fuel absorption in the main floor.
Risk: Fuel absorption into the main floor can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and install a protective barrier is present, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-317.
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.
Suspension 2017-10-12 · campaign 17V643000 · 83 vehicles
Defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Carbon, Fuzion, and Raptor triple axle toy haulers. These vehicles may have an incorrectly welded suspension equalizer that can result in the suspension's failure while traveling.
Risk: If the suspension fails, the trailer's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the equalizer with a different one, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-305.
Service bulletins (4)
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.
Structure 2019-12-10 · KSB-191007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
letter to dealers for ksb-191007. this process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. the ksb describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage to the roof membrane, and make repairs if
Structure 2019-12-10 · KSB-191007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is the repair instructions for ksb-191007. this process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. the ksb describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage to the roof membrane, and ma
Electrical System:wiring 2018-12-07 · 18-318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is the revised repair instructions for advisory 18-318. it has been determined that certain atwood furnace models may have wiring that can come in contact with the exhaust vent tube causing the furnace to shut down in a safe manner.
Electrical System:wiring 2018-09-05 · 18-318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is the repair instructions for advisory 18-318. it has been determined that certain atwood furnace models may have wiring that can come in contact with the exhaust vent tube causing the furnace to shut down in a safe manner. this is the communication to the dealership regarding advisory 18-318
What owners report
2018-07-11 · Wheels · 500 mi“this involves new chinese junk tires being put on toy haulers. keystone one of the largest manufacturer of rv's puts the cheapest tires on even after being told by many owners that tires are exploding going down the highway. not just runlets where it falls apart but fully inflated where it goes off like a bomb my new unit has st235 80 16 12ply trai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.