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2005 Keystone Everest

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 Apr 12, 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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Keystone Everest, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, brakes and electrical categories. 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 & wheels250.0%
  • Brakes125.0%
  • Electrical125.0%

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
05V309000

WHEELS

Jul 6, 2005
2,668 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 16", 6-BOLT ALUMINUM WHEEL OPTION WITH 5.5" BOLT CIRCLES, FOREIGN MATERIAL MAY BE PRESENT IN THE 'CLAMP JOINT' (MATING SURFACE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND HUB FACE. THIS CAN HINDER THE PROPER TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS IF THE NUTS ARE NOT INSTALLED WITH THE PROPER TORQUE DURING MANUFACTURE, RE-TIGHTENED DURING THE INITIAL 'SEATING IN' PERIOD AND/OR THERE IS A FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
The risk: IF THE LUG NUTS DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT TORQUE, THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL PAINT AND FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WHEEL AND HUB MATING SURFACE. THEN THE LUG NUTS WILL BE PROPERLY TORQUED. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-574-535-2100.
KEYSTONE RV COMPANYManufacturer number 05-055View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 12, 2021

THIRD OF THREE CONSECUTIVE DAY TIRE BLOW OUTS WITH TRIANGLE TR 653 TIRES. TIRE SIZE 235/80R16. PURCHASED 6/3/2019. NO INJURIES. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. OWNER CAN ATTEST TO CORRECT TIRE INFLATION AND CAMPER GVWR NOT EXCEEDED VERIFIED BY CAT CERTIFIED SCALE DONE ON SAME DAY OF TRAVEL. TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE I287 NOT EXCEEDING 70 MPH ON STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING.

NHTSA ID
11407801
Incident
Apr 10, 2021
Mileage
558 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 12, 2021

SECOND OF THREE CONSECUTIVE DAY TIRE BLOW OUTS WITH TRIANGLE TR 653 TIRES. TIRE SIZE 235/80R16. PURCHASED 6/3/2019. NO INJURIES. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. OWNER CAN ATTEST TO CORRECT TIRE INFLATION AND CAMPER GVWR NOT EXCEEDED VERIFIED BY CAT CERTIFIED SCALE DONE ON SAME DAY OF TRAVEL. TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE I287 NOT EXCEEDING 70 MPH ON STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING.

NHTSA ID
11407797
Incident
Apr 9, 2021
Mileage
395 mi
Filed Apr 12, 2021

FIRST OF THREE CONSECUTIVE DAY TIRE BLOW OUTS WITH TRIANGLE TR 653 TIRES. TIRE SIZE 235/80R16. PURCHASED 6/3/2019. NO INJURIES. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. OWNER CAN ATTEST TO CORRECT TIRE INFLATION AND CAMPER GVWR NOT EXCEEDED VERIFIED BY CAT CERTIFIED SCALE DONE ON SAME DAY OF TRAVEL. TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE I287 NOT EXCEEDING 70 MPH ON STRAIGHT LINE DRIVING.

NHTSA ID
11407796
Incident
Apr 8, 2021
Mileage
130 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed Mar 9, 2006

5TH WHEEL RV BATTERY WAS DEAD. PROCEED TO HOOK UP TO VEHICLE, STILL NO VOLTAGE TO RV. FOUND GROUND WIRE NOT HOOKED, WHICH THEN DID NOT CHARGE BATTERY. END RESULT POSSIBLE TRAILER BRAKE FAILURE DURING TOWING AS WELL AS EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE. 2005 36.5 FT CHALLENGER BY KEYSTONE A DIVISION OF THOR. *JB

NHTSA ID
10152341
Incident
Mar 9, 2006

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Keystone Everest by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010030—
2009040—
2008240—
2007840—
2006220—
2005Viewing420—
2004230—
2003032—
2002010—
2001010—

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.