2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK

2 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
1,205,997 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company
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
161,250 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
SUSPENSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Nov 30, 2012
Incident date: Aug 28, 2012
DOMETIC RM2652 FRIDGE HAS FRACTURE ON BOILER. DOMETIC HAS OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS FRIDGE. THEY DID A RECALL AND I NEVER WAS NOTIFIED. THEIR RECALL WAS A SAFETY RECALL. BUT IT ALSO STATES THAT IS WE HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED THE RECALL IS VALID FOR US. I HAVE PROBLEMS LISTED AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 12, 2009
Incident date: Aug 30, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND OVEN PILOT LIGHT WOULD CONTINUALLY TURN OFF, AND THE SHOWER WOULD LEAK. ALSO THE SIDING, MADE OF FIBER GLASS, BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND WARP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE A... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 12, 2009
Incident date: Aug 30, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND OVEN PILOT LIGHT WOULD CONTINUALLY TURN OFF, AND THE SHOWER WOULD LEAK. ALSO THE SIDING, MADE OF FIBER GLASS, BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND WARP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE A... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 11, 2008
Incident date: Sep 15, 2008
WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE IN ARIZONA, THE LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING "SNAPPED" IN HALF. THE SPRING BROKE ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE BOLT EYE. THE TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. LEAF SPRINGS DO NOT BREAK. IT CAN CAUSE THE CAMPER TO FLIP. SPRING WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. PICTURES AND INFO WERE SENT TO KEYST... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 9, 2008
Incident date: Mar 21, 2008
ON OR ABOUT 3/21/08 MY WIFE HEARD A BEEPING SOUND WHILE WE WERE OUTSIDE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR KEYSTONE OUTBACK RV WAS ON FIRE. WE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH WATER. SOME DAYS LATER MY BROTHER CAME OVER TO HELP ME REPAIR IT. WE ARE BOTH FIREFIGHTERS, SO OF COURSE WE INVES... Read more
Fire
TIRES:SIDEWALL Jun 15, 2007
Incident date: May 30, 2007
TIRE FAILURE. NANCO BRAND TIRES INSTALLED FROM THE MANUFACTURER,KEYSTONE), ON A NEW TRAVEL TRAILER. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 KEYSTONE OUTBACK

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
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.

KEYSTONE OUTBACK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KEYSTONE OUTBACK across all model years (2002, 2025).

46 Total Recalls
60 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KEYSTONE OUTBACK - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2024 1 0 View
2023 0 1 View
2022 3 3 View
2021 2 2 View
2020 1 0 View
2019 2 3 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 3 5 View
2016 3 2 View
2015 2 0 View
2014 2 3 View
2013 3 2 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 4 6 View
2010 3 2 View
2009 1 1 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 3 12 View
2006 2 3 View
2005 (current) 2 6
2004 2 4 View
2003 2 3 View
2002 1 2 View

Other KEYSTONE Models

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ARCADIA 0 0 View
ASPEN TRAIL 0 0 View
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AVALANCHE 0 0 View
BIG SKY 0 0 View
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