2008 KEYSTONE MONTANA
4 recalls, 6 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.
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
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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 9, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2020
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 TIM... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 9, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2020
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 TIM... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 9, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2020
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 TIM... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 30, 2012
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
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 RECURR... Read more
TIRES
Oct 29, 2009
Incident date: Oct 25, 2009
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 TH... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 11, 2007
Incident date: Oct 9, 2007
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 T... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 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 (current) | 4 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 6 | 11 | View |
| 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 |