2011 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
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
11V002000 Jan 4, 2011
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COUGAR, LAREDO AND OUTBACK TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT COMPONENT HITCH COUPLERS FOR LACK OF INDENTATION ON THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE COUPLER.
Consequence
IF THE COUPLER IS LACKING THE INDENT IT WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF TRAILER SEPARATION FROM THE HITCH BALL WHILE TOWING RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE ASKED TO INSPECT THE HITCH COUPLER FOR THE CORRECT STAMPING. IF THE HITCH COUPLER IS NOT FORMED CORRECTLY ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
10V597000 Nov 23, 2010
WHEELS
Defect Description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 15" X 6" WHITE SPOKE OR MODULAR DESIGN STEEL WHEELS WITH A SIX HOLE BOLT PATTERN. SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE CENTER PLATE DUE TO IMPROPER PLATE ALIGNMENT.
Consequence
THERE COULD BE A POTENTIAL WHEEL FAILURE AND WHEEL LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
KEYSTONE WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
10V478000 Oct 5, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Consequence
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ISOLATE AND PERFORM A DROP PRESSURE TEST ON THE OVEN SUPPLY TUBE AND IF THE TUBE LEAKS IT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2010. OWNER MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
TIRES
Apr 3, 2016
Incident date: Apr 2, 2016
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, I EXPERIENCE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THESE TRAILER TIRES. TIRES WERE INFLATED TO MANUFACTUER INSTRUCTIONS 65 PSI. PRE TRIP INSPECTION SHOWED NO CRACKS OR DRY ROTTING. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY DEFECT. VEHICLE WAS NOT OVERLOADED. AFTER REPLACING THE FIRST BL... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 2, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
POWER KING TOWMAX STR235/80R16 DOT 83B5 GPB DATE CODE 1410 TRAILER TIRE BLOWOUT. WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 15 MPH, OUR FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER'S RIGHT REAR TIRE MADE A LOUD BANG AS IF IT POPPED, THE ENTIRE TREAD AND STEEL BELT PORTION OF THE TIRE BEGAN TO COME OFF AS IF PEELED, AND THE TREAD BEGA... Read more
TIRES
Jun 2, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
POWER KING TOWMAX STR235/80R16 DOT 83B5 GPB DATE CODE 1410 TRAILER TIRE BLOWOUT. WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 15 MPH, OUR FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER'S RIGHT REAR TIRE MADE A LOUD BANG AS IF IT POPPED, THE ENTIRE TREAD AND STEEL BELT PORTION OF THE TIRE BEGAN TO COME OFF AS IF PEELED, AND THE TREAD BEGA... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 2, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
POWER KING TOWMAX STR235/80R16 DOT 83B5 GPB DATE CODE 1410 TRAILER TIRE BLOWOUT. WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND LESS THAN AN HOUR AFTER A BLOWOUT OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF TIRE, OUR FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER'S RIGHT REAR TIRE MADE A LOUD BANG AS IF IT POPPED, THE ENTIRE TREAD AND STEEL BE... Read more
TIRES
Jun 2, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
POWER KING TOWMAX STR235/80R16 DOT 83B5 GPB DATE CODE 1410 TRAILER TIRE BLOWOUT. WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55 MPH AND LESS THAN AN HOUR AFTER A BLOWOUT OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF TIRE, OUR FIFTH-WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER'S RIGHT REAR TIRE MADE A LOUD BANG AS IF IT POPPED, THE ENTIRE TREAD AND STEEL BE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 9, 2014
Incident date: Apr 29, 2014
WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2011 KEYSTONE OUTBACK TOY HAULER-STYLE TRAVEL TRAILER. IT HAS A SIDE-ENTRY GARAGE ON THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER. KEYSTONE ADVERTISES THE TRAILER AS CAPABLE OF TRANSPORTING A FULL-SIZED MOTORCYCLE IN THE GARAGE. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE'S A DEFECTIVE DESIGN IN THE LOADING R... Read more
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 KEYSTONE OUTBACK
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.
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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| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 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 (current) | 4 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |