Keystone RV Company: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 13 safety recalls made by Keystone RV Company in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 28, 2016
(Campaign #: 17-275)
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Alpine fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured August 10, 2015, to December 1, 2016, and Avalanche fifth-wheel recreational trailers manufactured September 11, 2015, to December 1, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected vehicles may have incorrect spare tire load range information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 16V954000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,651
Consequence Summary:
If the operator inflates the spare tire using the information on the Federal Certification label information, the tire may be overinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure.
Corrective Action:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-275.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.65
December 16, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-274)
Rear Door Hinge Weld may be Insufficient
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Keystone Carbon and Raptor fifth wheel recreational trailers, and 2016-2017 Fuzion and Dutchmen Voltage fifth wheel recreational trailers. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
NHTSA ID: 16V908000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,608
Consequence Summary:
If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.
Corrective Action:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-274.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.67
November 15, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-267)
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Keystone Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, Raptor, and Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
NHTSA ID: 16V825000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,252
Consequence Summary:
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.26
November 14, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-269)
Propane Leak Due to Contact with Cross Tube
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar fifth wheel trailers, models 246RLSWE, 268RLSWE, 279RKSWE, 281RDIWE, 283RETWE and 284RDBWE, manufactured August 2, 2016, to October 28, 2016. During installation, the propane gas cross tube manifold that connects the propane cylinders may have contacted the fasteners for the floor decking.
NHTSA ID: 16V822000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 127
Consequence Summary:
The contact may result in a propane leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the manifold, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-269.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.26
October 12, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-266)
Loose or Frayed Wiring may cause Fire
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutchmen Coleman recreational trailers, models 1805RB, 3025RE, 2305QB, 3015BH, 262BH and 2605RL, manufactured September 15, 2016, to September 27, 2016. Wiring in the power center may be loose and some wires may be frayed.
NHTSA ID: 16V727000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 84
Consequence Summary:
Loose or frayed wiring may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring in the power center, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-266.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.67
August 22, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-262)
Incorrect Tire and Load Information/Part 567
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cougar recreational trailers, models CG28SGS17, CG28RDB17, CG28RKS17, CG29RES17, CG29RLI17 and CG28DBI17, manufactured July 15, 2016, to August 3, 2016. The affected trailers have a Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading Information Label with incorrect information. Additionally, tires with the wrong load range may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 16V609000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 99
Consequence Summary:
If tires of an incorrect load range are installed, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires and/or Federal Identification Tag if it is incorrect, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-262.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.17
August 15, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-261)
Improper Wiring of Air Conditioner Thermostat
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Bullet and Passport recreational trailers. The affected vehicles are equipped with an air conditioner LCD thermostat that may not be properly wired.
NHTSA ID: 16V600000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 51,585
Consequence Summary:
If the thermostat is wired improperly, any damage to the thermostat wiring may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring at the air conditioner control box, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-261.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.37
July 29, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-259)
Underrated Fifth Wheel Pin Box Hitch Installed
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 Dutchmen Voltage toy hauler fifth wheel trailers manufactured March 11, 2016, to June 14, 2016. The affected vehicles were incorrectly built with a 18,000 lb rated fifth wheel pin box hitch instead of a 21,000 lb rated hitch.
NHTSA ID: 16V564000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is loaded to a weight greater than 18,000 lbs, the pin box can fail, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Keystone notified owners, and dealers will remove and replace the pin box inner with one rated for 21,000 lbs, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-259.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 3, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-255)
Unprotected Light Ends may Cause Electrical Short
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dutchmen Kodiak recreational trailers manufactured June 10, 2015 through April 6, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the two sections of LED rope lights that serve as backlighting for the countertop each have exposed ends which may short against each other, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 16V402000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 135
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Keystone notified owners, and dealers will install a heat shrink tube over one of the LED rope light ends, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-255.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.52
May 19, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-253)
Incorrect Load Range Tires Installed
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Keystone Summerland recreational trailers, models 1700FQ, 1750RD and 1800BH, manufactured April 8, 2016, to April 20, 2016. The trailers may have been manufactured with ST215/75R14 Load Range C tires rated for 1870lbs, when they should have been manufactured with ST215/75R14 Load Range D tires rated for 2200lbs.
NHTSA ID: 16V322000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 402
Consequence Summary:
Vehicle owners may inadvertently overload the tires which may result in tire failure, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires with ones of the proper load rating, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-253.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.63
May 11, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-252)
Incorrect Axles Installed
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Passport recreational trailers, model 3350BHWE, manufactured January 6, 2016, to April 21, 2016. These trailers were built with axles that have a 3500 pound capacity instead of being built with axles that have a 4400 pound capacity.
NHTSA ID: 16V291000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 21
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed, the incorrect axle may be overloaded and fail as a result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-252.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 10, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-251)
Television and Bracket may Fall from the Wall
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Keystone Outback recreational trailers, model 326RL, manufactured February 24, 2016, to April 21, 2016. These vehicles have a television mounting bracket that may not be properly secured to the wall.
NHTSA ID: 16V282000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 88
Consequence Summary:
The improperly secured bracket may allow the TV to fall, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant nearby.
Corrective Action:
Keystone has notified the affected owners. Dealers will re-install the TV bracket with larger screws, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-251.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.24
February 17, 2016
(Campaign #: 16-247)
Television May Fall From the Wall Mount
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sprinter vehicles manufactured July 28, 2015, to November 19, 2015, and equipped with a Haier television, model 55E2500, mounted to the wall. These televisions may break off of the wall mounting inside the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 16V089000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 107
Consequence Summary:
If the television falls while people are in the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the television, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2016. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 16-247.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.86