2017 KEYSTONE MONTANA

1 recalls, 11 complaints - 7 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
1,205,997 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
SERVICE BRAKES1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
TIRES1
STRUCTURE1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:MICROWAVE/VENT HOOD1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
POWER TRAIN1
STEERING1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power, prompting the contact to attempt to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact was able to ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
When put in drive and start driving as I start going it won’t shift and takes longer than normal when finally shifts it’s to hard and truck jumps a lot as if had hit a bump with rear tires, Also while driving in highway truck vibrates to much have already try new tires new rims and different pa... Read more
STEERING Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: May 1, 2024
When driving on local streets under 40mph steering sticks in position and has to be forcefully recentered. It also makes a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. At highway speeds when making slight adjustments steering wheel sticks, causing me to overcorrect which in turn jer... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 4, 2022
Incident date: May 13, 2021
Sloppy assembly at the plant. the brace was installed TOO far from the grey holding tank and at an angle. The weight of the tank bent the frame member allowing the tank to fall out of its location. I called the factory they were ZERO help. if this tank full falls out of the coach while its going dow... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:MICROWAVE/VENT HOOD Oct 5, 2021
Incident date: Oct 4, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Keystone Montana equipped with a High Pointe EC942KIW RV Over-the-Range Convection Microwave - 1.5 C/F. The contact stated that upon the start of the microwave, a spark emitted from the microwave. The contact immediately stopped that microwave and unplugged the microwave from... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 8, 2019
Incident date: May 20, 2019
WHEN PUTTING KITCHEN SLIDE OUT ON 2017 MONTANA HC LOUD SNAPPING NOISE. BOLTS SHEARED OFF. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING SLIDE WOULD OF CAME OUT. CONTACTED KEYSTONE, THEY STATED IT WAS OUR RESPONCIBILITY TO CHECK ALL BOLTS ON UNIT. HOW CAN YOU CHECK FOR BOLTS SHEARING OFF. VEHICLE WAS STATIONAR... Read more
STRUCTURE Mar 13, 2018
Incident date: Oct 9, 2017
CPSC: THE SIDE SKIRT PANEL BECAME TORN AND WAS READY TO DISLODGE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. DT *JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 13, 2018
Incident date: Oct 9, 2017
CPSC: THE SIDE SKIRT PANEL BECAME TORN AND WAS READY TO DISLODGE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. DT *JS
TIRES Jul 26, 2017
Incident date: Jul 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KEYSTONE MONTANA EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER KING TIRES, TIRE LINE: XT RADIAL N/A, TIRE SIZE: ST235/80/R16 AND DOT NUMBER: ADD85HFST WITH A MAX LOAD RATING OF 3,080 LBS AT 80PSI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GROSS RATING ON THE TIRES DID NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS PER THE MANUFACT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 6, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KEYSTONE MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE CURTAINS INSTALLED HAD SHARP, PROTRUDING STEEL PIECES COMING OUT OF THEM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30.
SERVICE BRAKES May 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 31, 2017
THE BRAKE WIRING WAS INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY IN SUCH A MANNER THAT RESULTED IN DAMAGED INSULATION, DISCONNECTED WIRES AND DAMAGED PARTS. THIS CREATED INTERMITTENT SHORTING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ALL BRAKING ON THE TRAILER.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 KEYSTONE MONTANA

7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
KSB-191007 Dec 10, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
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 insta
KSB-191007 Dec 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 insta
KSB-191007 Dec 10, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
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
KSB-191007 Dec 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
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
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013
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

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2022 3 13 View
2021 2 4 View
2020 1 3 View
2019 4 3 View
2018 3 7 View
2017 (current) 1 11
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 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

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