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2022 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 Jun 8, 2024
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 Sep 29, 2022
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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Keystone Avalanche, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and tires & wheels categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 6 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

  • Other / unspecified150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
22V726000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Sep 29, 2022
9,678 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Alpine, Avalanche, 2020-2023 Fuzion and Impact travel trailers. The hydraulic leveling leg foot pads may become loose and separate from the vehicle.
The risk: A foot pad that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the mounting bolt and reinstall with thread locking adhesive, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-437.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 22-437View on NHTSA.gov
22V208000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 31, 2022
569 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Alpine, Impact, Arcadia, Avalanche, Fuzion, and Passport travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.
The risk: Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-428.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 22-428View on NHTSA.gov
22V144000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Mar 11, 2022
39,240 units potentially affected
The defect: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Keystone Arcadia, Carbon, Alpine, Avalanche, Cougar, Fuzion, High Country Montana, Hideout, Impact, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Springdale, and 2021-2022 Sprinter and Bullet fifth wheel and travel trailers. The solar controller may be incorrectly wired, causing certain components and safety alarms, such as carbon monoxide and propane gas detectors, to become inoperable.
The risk: Inoperable safety alarms increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect voltage readings and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-423.
Keystone RV CompanyManufacturer number 22-423View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 8, 2024

This was part of a prior recall. Vehicle Information : Keystone RV Company SEP 29, 2022 22V-726 22-437. We had it repaired because we lost our footpad shortly after purchasing the trailer. The recall was issued in 2022. Memorial Day weekend 2024 the exact same footpad came off again after supposedly being repaired at the dealership. It caused tire damage that had to be replaced. Luckily no one was injured.

NHTSA ID
11593234
Incident
May 24, 2024
Tires & wheels
Filed Jan 31, 2023

I have HiSpec ST235/80R16 tires on my Fifth wheel. Every time I tow my rig I fear the worst because of the tires. These tires according to the forums are notorious for catastrophic failure without notice. When they fail they take out whatever is above them such as slide outs. Why are rv companies putting on these Chinese Time Bombs? They should not be on the road what so ever because of how they can fail without notice. I have been lucky so far but I am having to fork out 1300 dollars for new tires from Hercules. Pull these tires off the road now and have rv companies reimburse owners for having to swap out the tires. Thank you. I am putting in today's date since the incident is yet to happen for me. I also only drive 55 to 59 mph when towing because I fear these tires will blow out on me. Fix this company.

NHTSA ID
11504816
Incident
Jan 31, 2023

Manufacturer communications

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

KSB-220630

This process describes the repair of In-Wall slide systems that have become inoperable on one or both sides. It has been determined the vehicles in this KSB population may have been manufactured with an In-Wall Slide-Out System that may have a damaged guide shoe in the slide mechanism.

KSB-210122

STRUCTURE

Revision of KSB-210122. It has been determined the units in this KSB population may develop sidewall cracks at both front slideouts. Only units that develop a crack will require this repair, if the sidewall is not cracked, no repair is needed.

KSB-210122 V2

STRUCTURE

It has been determined the units in this KSB population may develop sidewall cracks at both front slideouts. Only units that develop a crack will require this repair, if the sidewall is not cracked, no repair is needed.

KSB-220630

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Revised repair instructions. This process describes the repair of In-Wall slide systems that have become inoperable on one or both sides. It has been determined the vehicles in this KSB population may have been manufactured with an In-Wall Slide-Out System that may have a damaged guide shoe in the slide mechanism.

KSB-220630

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

This process describes the repair of In-Wall slide systems that have become inoperable on one or both sides. It has been determined the vehicles in this KSB population may have been manufactured with an In-Wall Slide-Out System that may have a damaged guide shoe in the slide mechanism.

22-422

EQUIPMENT

It has been determined that certain Alpine or Avalanche units with a factory installed inverter may have insufficient sized wiring causing the inverter to shut down and show a low voltage code.

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 Avalanche by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025000—
2024000—
2023010—
2022Viewing240—
2021110—
2020010—
2019010—
2018030—
2017030—
2016030—
2015030—
2014030—
2013120—
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.