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2013 Keystone Avalanche

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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 21, 2014
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 2013 Keystone Avalanche, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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
13V155000

EQUIPMENT

Apr 23, 2013
6,561 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
The risk: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
The remedy: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 13-193View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 21, 2014

WE PURCHASED A 2013 KEYSTONE AVALANCHE WHICH WAS EQUIPPED WITH TOW MASTER TIRES SIZE ST235/80R/16 WE WERE GOING ON OUR THIRD TRIP BUT FORTUNATELY BEFORE LEAVING A SIDEWALL BULGE WAS NOTICED THE TIRE ONLY HAD ABOUT 1,200 MILES ON IT. WE HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE BUT TOW MASTER ALTHOUGH ADMITTING THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE WOULD ONLY REIMBURSE US A SMALL PORTION OF WHAT WE HAD TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT TIRE THIS HAPPENED IN APPROXIMATELY AUGUST 2013. IN 2014 WE LEFT FOR A TRIP FROM ALBUQUERQUE NM TO AZ I CHECKED THE TIRES BEFORE LEAVING FOUR HOURS INTO THE TRIP I WAS DOING 65 MPH, ANOTHER TIRE A TOW MASTER COMPLETELY SHREDDED DAMAGING OUR 5TH WHEEL. I AM WAITING FOR TOW MASTER TO EXAMINE THE TIRE OR AT LEAST WHAT IS LEFT OF IT. I HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE TO CONTINUE THE TRIP FOR PEACE OF MIND AND SAFETY. I AM GOING TO REPLACE THE OTHER TOWMASTER TIRES AND INTEND TO ASK TOW MASTER TO PAY FOR THE NEW TIRES AS I FEEL THEY ARE UNSAFE AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROPERTY AND PERSONAL DAMAGE EVEN DEATH. THE DOT # OF THE TIES IS 83B5 (CBP) WE NOW FEEL WE HAVE TP PURCHASE A SECOND SPARE TO REPLACE THE TOW MASTER SPARE BECAUSE OF THE PRIOR INCIDENTS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10659999
Incident
Nov 5, 2014
Mileage
2,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Keystone Avalanche by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025000—
2024000—
2023010—
2022240—
2021110—
2020010—
2019010—
2018030—
2017030—
2016030—
2015030—
2014030—
2013Viewing120—
2012010—
2011060—
2010030—

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.