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2017 Keystone Alpine

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 22, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 22, 2017
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2017 Keystone Alpine, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
17V755000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 22, 2017
1,205,997 units potentially affected
The defect: 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/RMISC-17V755-5127.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-307.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 17-307View on NHTSA.gov
16V954000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Dec 28, 2016
1,651 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 17-275View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 22, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Keystone RV equipped with Sailun S637 Tires Size: ST235/80/R16, DOT, Number: 1YJ276PLY. The contact stated that while pulling in to rest for the night, he noticed that the front passenger’s side tire tread had detached from the tire and was flapping around, causing additional damage to the body of the RV. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage for the RV was 8,000 and for the replacement tire was 5,000.

NHTSA ID
11441293
Incident
Nov 15, 2021
Mileage
8,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

KSB-190116

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. The following procedure describes how to properly seal an affected Dometic Blizzard air conditioner.

17-276

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

THIS IS THE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADVISORY 17-276. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED CERTAIN STATE WIDE FRAMELESS WINDOWS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A POOR ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND ALUMINUM FRAME, AND ATTACHMENTS ON CRANK OUT AND EGRESS WINDOWS.

17-276

VISIBILITY

THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS OF ADVISORY 17-276 FOR THE STATE WIDE FRAMELESS WINDOWS.

17-276

VISIBILITY

THIS COMMUNICATION IS THE FINAL CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION FOR ADVISORY 17-276 FOR THE STATE WIDE FRAMELESS WINDOWS.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Keystone Alpine by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010—
2025010—
2024100—
2023010—
20221040—
2021610—
2020510—
2019110—
2018310—
2017Viewing120—
2016430—
2015330—
2014130—
2013720—
2012210—
2011240—
2010130—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.