2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER
4 recalls, 10 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
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
05V424000 Sep 23, 2005
WHEELS:RIM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT 16" CHROME WHEELS, THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Consequence
THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THE WHEEL MAY WOBBLE AND CAUSE A VIBRATION OR THE MOUNTED TIRE COULD LOSE AIR CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 866-425-4369.
05V076000 Mar 8, 2005
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FURNACE MAY NOT BE SECURED AND THE GASKET THAT SEALS THE FURNACE TO THE FLOOR DUCT SYSTEM MAY BE MISSING.
Consequence
THE FURNACE COULD MOVE AWAY FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL AND DISCONNECT FROM THE EXHAUST OUTLET. IF THIS OCCURS, EXHAUST GASSES WILL ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FURNACE IS OPERATING WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE FURNACE CORRECTLY, SECURING IT TO THE FLOOR AND ADDING THE MISSING GASKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Feb 10, 2009
Incident date: Nov 30, 2008
2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER COPPER CANYON RV AND DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT DOMETIC WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR THE REPAIR ON THE REFRIGERATOR. *NJ AMMONIA HAD LEAKED FROM A CRACKED WELD. THE CONSUMERS REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE REPAIRS WERE NOT MADE WITHIN THE SPECI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jun 23, 2008
Incident date: Jun 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG OR POP AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR RUPTURED. HE WENT TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE SOUND AND NOTICED AMMONIA LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A MASSIVE RECALL, AND ADVISED THE CONTACT ... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Oct 10, 2007
Incident date: Oct 10, 2007
SPARE TIRE ON OUR TRAVEL TRAILER HAS NEVER BEEN USED. MY HUSBAND WAS WORKING OUTSIDE AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM. THE SPARE TIRE ON THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER OF THE CAMPER HAD EXPLODED LEAVING A LARGE HOLE IN THE TIRE. WE ARE NOW VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE TIRES ON THE TRAILER. IF THEY EXPLODE WHILE WE ARE... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Aug 22, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT INCLUDE THE BRACE PLATES THAT WERE NEEDED TO CONNECT TO THE CAPTURE PLATE OF THE SUPER GLIDER HITCH. AS A RESULT, THE TRAILER BECAME UNHITCHED WHILE IN MOTION AND CAUSED A CRASH. AN INSPECTION REVEALED ... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Aug 22, 2007
Incident date: Jul 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER. THE VEHICLE HAS MISSION LOADMAX RADIAL (NA), SIZE ST 205/75/R15 TIRES. THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED IN TAIWAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE U... Read more
TIRES
Mar 9, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER RUBBED THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRAILER. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WHEEL WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 9, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER RUBBED THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRAILER. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WHEEL WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Mar 9, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER RUBBED THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRAILER. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE WHEEL WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 27, 2006
Incident date: May 29, 2006
THERE ARE MANY FAILURES DUE TO BAD CHASSIS DESIGN, THE LIPPERT FRAMES ON FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS ARE CRACKING AND POSE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. *JB
STRUCTURE
Mar 7, 2006
Incident date: Mar 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRAVEL TRAILER SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE TRAILERS STRUCTURE WAS INSPECTED BY A SERVICE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THERE WERE SUCH POOR STABILITY AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 KEYSTONE SPRINTER
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 SPRINTER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KEYSTONE SPRINTER across all model years (1997, 2022).
50
Total Recalls
56
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KEYSTONE SPRINTER - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2022 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2005 (current) | 4 | 10 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | View |