2021 Keystone Arcadia Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2021 Keystone Arcadia, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes550.0%
- Electrical330.0%
- Engine110.0%
- Exterior lighting110.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
Loss of brakes and lights due to short at junction box and axles. 50amp short causes arc and burning of foam insulation. There are multiple complaints and photos of all models in 2021 and 2022 with same issues across internet and social media.
The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Arcadia. The contact stated that while driving over bumps at slower speeds, the "Trailer Brakes disconnected, and check Trailer wiring" messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brakes were not connected to the rear axle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and the warning message continued to reappear while driving at slower speeds. The contact stated that the fender skirts detached while driving. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brakes were not connected to the rear axle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where it remained awaiting diagnosis and repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
Loss of brakes and lights due to short at junction box and axles. 50amp short causes arc and burning of foam insulation. There are multiple complaints and photos of all models in 2021 and 2022 with same issues across internet and social media.
Trailer brakes get disconnected. Did not have any trailer brakes. Been to dealer 3 times still not fixed. I get a message in truck saying trailer brakes disconnected
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Arcadia Fifth Wheel 3660RL. The contact stated that while the fifth wheel was being towed, the brakes became inoperable. The check wiring and trailer connected check message was displayed. The contact stated there was abnormal whining and tapping noise detected. The contact called the local dealer who informed the auto-reset breaker was causing the noise. The contact's wife called him and informed him there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle and it caught fire. A person at the RV park was able to unplug the Fifth wheel from the power unit. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The police were on the scene and a report was filed. The front battery and wires were fired and damaged. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
Loss of brakes and lights due to short at junction box and axles. 50amp short causes arc and burning of foam insulation. There are multiple complaints and photos of all models in 2021 and 2022 with same issues across internet and social media.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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