2016 KEYSTONE MONTANA
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 4 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
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Sep 20, 2023
Incident date: Sep 19, 2023
The power steering failed while I was backing out of a parking space. I was unable to turn the wheel and almost ran into another car. I was able to use all my strength to turn the wheel and took it to the dealership Tesla said "there was a fault within the steering rack that caused the power stee... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 2, 2019
Incident date: Jul 19, 2019
I HAVE A 2016 KEYSTONE MONTANA 3402RL 5TH WHEEL AND ENCOUNTERED A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THIS PAST JULY. WHILE TOWING FROM KENTUCKY BACK TO NY, I NOTICED MY REAR AXLE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I PULLED INTO AN INTERSTATE REST STOP AND FOUND THAT THE REAR SPRING BOLT ON THE PASSEN... Read more
TIRES
Oct 15, 2019
Incident date: Jun 6, 2019
PURCHASED A 2016 KEYSTONE MONTANA HC RV ON 2/15/19. ALL FOUR TIRES APPEARED TO HAVE GOOD TREAD ON THEM AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. FIRST TRIP FROM ST. LOUIS TO MORTON MS IN JUNE 2019 WE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT ON THE WAY TO MORTON AND ONE BLOWOUT ON THE RETURN TRIP, ONE ON EAC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 2, 2019
Incident date: Mar 29, 2019
METAL PROPANE SUPPLY LINE SECURED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT PART OF THE CAMPER BODY/FRAME CUTS INTO THE SUPPLY LINE AND IT LEAKS PROPANE IN THE FRONT STORAGE BAY WHERE THERE ARE MANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, 12 V BATTERIES, SOLENOIDS, BREAKERS ETC THAT CAN CREATE A SPARK AND WITH THE FRONT BAY FILLED WIT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2019
Incident date: Mar 24, 2019
I TOOK MY TRAVEL TRAILER IN TO MY DEALERSHIP, SMALLWOODS TRAILERS, TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAULT. THE FAULT WAS FOUND TO BE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. SPECIFICALLY THE BACKING PLATE ON ONE WHEEL HAD BROKEN AND THE OTHER THREE BACKING PLATES HAD CRACKS IN THEM. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 27, 2019
Incident date: Mar 24, 2019
I TOOK MY TRAVEL TRAILER IN TO MY DEALERSHIP, SMALLWOODS TRAILERS, TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF AN ELECTRICAL FAULT. THE FAULT WAS FOUND TO BE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. SPECIFICALLY THE BACKING PLATE ON ONE WHEEL HAD BROKEN AND THE OTHER THREE BACKING PLATES HAD CRACKS IN THEM. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ... Read more
TIRES
Jul 5, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-250 HAULING A 2016 KEYSTONE MONTANA. THE TRAILER WAS EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER KING ST RADIAL TIRES, SIZE: 235/80/R16. WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD EXPLODED. THE TIRE WA... Read more
TIRES
Jun 20, 2018
Incident date: Apr 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KEYSTONE MONTANA TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER KING TIRES, TIRE LINE: UNKNOWN, TIRE SIZE: 235/80R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AAA WAS CONTACTED AND A TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE. WHILE ON THE WAY TO AN INDEPEN... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 24, 2017
Incident date: Jul 21, 2017
TRAILER IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. CAME ORIGINAL WITH TRAILER KING TIRES. DATE CODE 1015. ON JULY 21ST, 2017. I CHECKED TIRE PSI BEFORE LEAVING OVERNIGHT STAY. ALL TIRES WERE BETWEEN 78-80PSI. AFTER 49-50 MILES INTO TRIP ON I 75 NORTH BOUND. THE RR TIRE BLEW OUT. ROAD SPEED AT WHICH TIRE WAS RUN WAS ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 15, 2017
Incident date: May 26, 2017
CENTRAL A/C SYSTEM ALLOWS RAIN-WATER TO COME INTO THE COACH THRU THE EXTERIOR SHROUD HOUSING AND IT FLOWS/DRIPS INTO THE AIR RETURN IN THE CEILING (WHERE THERE IS ALSO ELECTRICAL/WIRING) AND THE RAIN WATER THEN RUNS TO THE AIR FILTER, SATURATES IT AND THEN DRIPS ONTO THE TOP OF THE KITCHEN CABINETS,... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 KEYSTONE MONTANA
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
KSB-190116
Jan 17, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
This is the repair instructions for KSB-190116. This process describes the repair where under certain conditions the Dometic Blizzard air conditioner may leak water into the living space of the RV through the ducting or the return air grill
15-244
Dec 8, 2015
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
THIS ADVISORY 15-244 INVOLVES UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH A POTENTIAL SLIT IN THE ROOF MEMBRANE THAT MAY HAVE OCCURRED BEHIND THE FRONT CAP. IF THE ROOF MEMBRANE IS NOT REPLACED, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR WATER DAMAGE.
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 (current) | 1 | 10 | |
| 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 | 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 |