2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA
6 recalls, 11 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
10V587000 Nov 17, 2010
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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 DETECT... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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... Read more
08V325000 Jul 17, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GA... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST... Read more
07V329000 Jul 21, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL TRAILERS, EXCESS PAINT MAY CAUSE THE LUG NUTS TO LOSE TORQUE OVER TIME AND COULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION IF THE TORQUE IS NOT MAINTAINED.
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN POOR VEHICLE HANDLING INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WHEELS, REMOVE THE PAINT FROM THE HUB FACE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE AND THEN REINSTALL AND TORQUE THE WHEELS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
07V286000 Jun 25, 2007
WHEELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS BUILT WITH 16" STEEL WHEELS MAY LEAK AT THE VALVE STEM DURING INFLATION OR WHEN CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE DUE TO IMPROPER SEATING OF THE VALVE STEM. SOME MODELS HAVE ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH A STEEL SPARE AND ONLY THE SPARE IS AFFECTED. INDICATION OF THE DEFECT OCCURS WHEN... Read more
Consequence
CONTINUING TO PULL A VEHICLE WITH IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES WILL RESULT IN POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND A A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF THE TIRE FAILS AS A RESULT OF UNDER-INFLATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP-IN VALVE STEM WITH A BOLT-IN VALVE STEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.
07V164000 Apr 18, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, THE TAILLIGHT SOCKETS MAY NOT MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE BULB. THE TAILLIGHTS MAY NOT FUNCTION RELIABLY.
Consequence
FAILURE TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF A REAR END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING DUE TO OTHER DRIVERS NOT BEING WARNED ON STOPPING OR TURNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAILLIGHT SOCKETS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 24, 2015
Incident date: Aug 10, 2015
WHILE TRAVELLING HOME FROM A CAMPOUT, I NOTICED EXCESSIVE SPRING IN THE FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER AT THE KING PIN. AT NEXT FUEL STOP I IDENTIFIED THAT THE HITCH BOX WELDS TO THE CAMPER FRAME WAS BROKE AND GAPPED APPROX. 1/2", THE HITCH BOX IS THE WELDED MEMBER TO THE CAMPER THAT ALLOWS THE CAMPER TO BE CO... Read more
WHEELS
Jan 24, 2013
Incident date: Jan 23, 2013
TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW 2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA 3400RL (JANUARY 11, 2007) THAT IS STAMPED WITH A GAWR OF 7,000 LBS AND GVWR 15,500 LBS. THE FACTORY TREDIT T6 WHEELS HAVE A CASTING STAMP OF 3,042, BUT A STICKER ON THE RIM INDICATING 3,750 LBS @ 110 PSI. (AT LEAST 3,500 LBS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO MEET TH... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 29, 2011
Incident date: Jul 28, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL WITH BAL "C" JACKS (NORCO INDUSTRIES) ON THE REAR FRAME. WHILE TRAILERING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA I WAS SIGNALED TO PULL OVER BY ANOTHER DRIVER. WHEN I DID, I NOTICED THE BOTH C JACK WERE DRAGGING ON THE PAVEMENT. IT WAS NOT THE PEDESTAL END OF ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 29, 2011
Incident date: Jul 28, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL WITH BAL "C" JACKS (NORCO INDUSTRIES) ON THE REAR FRAME. WHILE TRAILERING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA I WAS SIGNALED TO PULL OVER BY ANOTHER DRIVER. WHEN I DID, I NOTICED THE BOTH C JACK WERE DRAGGING ON THE PAVEMENT. IT WAS NOT THE PEDESTAL END OF ... Read more
TIRES
Feb 21, 2011
Incident date: Jul 27, 2010
THE FIRST SET OF TIRES FREESTAR RADIAL S/T 235/80/16 LOAD RANGE E WERE REPLACED BY MISSION TIRE AFTER 3280 MILE BECAUSE OF SIDEWALL FAILURE, THE TIRES SENT TO REPLACE THE BAD ONES LASTED 1680 MILES. THEY HAVE TREAD SEPARATION AND WALL RUPTURE. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO RECOUP MY TIRE COST. TH... Read more
TIRES
Sep 4, 2009
Incident date: Aug 29, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA 5TH WHEEL RV THAT CAME WITH FOUR MISSION TIRES, WHICH ARE SOLD BY TIRECO IN GEORGIA. ON AUGUST 29, 2009, I WAS DRIVING MY 5TH WHEEL CAMPER ON THE RT. 50 CHOPTANK RIVER BRIDGE95. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE, OF MY MONTANA RV, DELAMINATED WHILE DRIVING ACROSS THE BRIDGE.... Read more
TIRES
Sep 4, 2009
Incident date: May 16, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA 5TH WHEEL RV THAT CAME WITH FOUR MISSION TIRES, WHICH ARE SOLD BY TIRECO IN GEORGIA. ON MAY 16, 2009, I WAS DRIVING MY 5TH WHEEL CAMPER ON RT. 95. THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE, OF MY MONTANA RV, DELAMINATED WHILE DRIVING ON RT.95. THIS TIRE FAILURE CAUSED APPROXIMA... Read more
TIRES
Jul 29, 2009
Incident date: Jul 24, 2009
TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE AT 60 MPH, DAMAGING UNDERCARRIAGE OF TRAILER. INSPECTION OF OTHER TIRES FOUND ANOTHER ONE BEGINNING TO HAVE IRREGULAR TREAD PATTERN DUE TO BELT SEPARATION. SECOND TIRE STILL HAD 80 PSI IN IT. TIRES WERE 23 MONTHS OLD WITH 3000 MILES ON THEM. ST235/80R16E. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2008
Incident date: Sep 14, 2008
WHILE HOOKING UP FIFTH WHEEL RV TO TOW VEHICLE VIA ELECTRICAL UMBILICAL CORD A SEVERE SHORT OCCURRED CAUSING EXTENSIVE WIRING DAMAGE INSIDE THE FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY INADVERTENTLY INSERTING UMBILICAL CORD PLUG FROM FIFTH WHEEL INTO RECEPTACLE ON TOW VEHICLE 180 DEGREES OUT OF PH... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 5, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING ON A TWO-LANE ROAD AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED PLASTIC AND METAL PIECES FLYING TOWARDS HER VEHICLE FROM UNDERNEATH THE PRECEDING TRAILER. THE REAR OF THE TRAILER BEGAN TO SWERVE AND WHIPPED AROUND AS IF IT ... Read more
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 7, 2007
Incident date: Oct 30, 2007
HAD A FLAT ON A MISSION ST235/80 R16. TOOK TO HAVE FIXED AND REPAIRMAN SAID THE TIRE WAS FIXING TO SEPARATE. HE SHOWED ME THE BULGE IN THE TIRE. TIRES ARE ON 2007 MONTANA(KEYSTONE) 5TH WHEEL WITH 12,000 MILES. GUESS WE ARE LUCKY WE HAVE NOT HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM. CALLED TIRE CO OUT OF CALIFORNIA A... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 KEYSTONE MONTANA
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 MONTANA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE15018
Opened: May 1, 2015 , Closed: Jul 21, 2015
Emergency Exit Obstruction
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a complaint of a partially obstructed emergency exit window on a 2014 Montana trailer manufactured by Keystone RV which alleged the roof ladder impeded full opening of one of the two rear emergency exit windows.ODI notes that these trailers are equi... Read more
KEYSTONE MONTANA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KEYSTONE MONTANA across all model years (1999, 2026).
80
Total Recalls
188
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KEYSTONE MONTANA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 17 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 11 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2011 | 8 | 3 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 14 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 9 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 6 | 11 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |