2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST
4 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs
17V755000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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/RMIS... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.co... Read more
15V561000 Sep 4, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 w... Read more
Consequence
As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
08V371000 Jul 31, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 2,990 MY 2008 EVEREST, MY 2008-2009 HORNET, LAREDO, SPRINTER AND OUTBACK LOFT FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE INTERMEDIATE SID... Read more
Consequence
PULLING A VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITHOUT THE PROPER SIDE MARKER LIGHTING INCREASES THE RISK OF OTHER MOTORISTS NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING SIDE MARKER LIGHTS FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
07V585000 Dec 17, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LINE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE LP LINE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 25, 2011
Incident date: Apr 20, 2011
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 FACI... Read more
TIRES
Mar 31, 2010
Incident date: Dec 11, 2009
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 FREQUE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 KEYSTONE EVEREST
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
No comms 2021-11
Dec 2, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for Keystone RV Company.
No comms 2022-02
Mar 1, 2022
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for February 2022 for Keystone RV Company.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — KEYSTONE EVEREST
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA04032
Opened: Nov 23, 2004 — Closed: Dec 30, 2005
WHEEL SEPARATIONS
ON JUNE 20, 2005, KEYSTONE RV NOTIFIED ODI OF KEYSTONE'S INTENTION TO CONDUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN 05V-309 TO ADDRESS 2,668 VEHICLES CONSISTING OF 1,677 MY 2004 MONTANA, 550 MY 2004 EVEREST, AND 441 MY 2005 EVEREST VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS.THIS CAMPAIGN PROPOSES TO REMOVE THE WHEELS, INSPEC... Read more
KEYSTONE EVEREST — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KEYSTONE EVEREST across all model years (2001–2010).
27
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths