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2003 Keystone Montana

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 Aug 19, 2010
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Keystone Montana, most frequently naming the other / unspecified and powertrain (other) categories. 3 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

  • Other / unspecified266.7%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%

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

3 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
10V521000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 27, 2010
5,633 units potentially affected
The defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
The risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
KEYSTONE RV COMPANYManufacturer number 10-151View on NHTSA.gov
07V134000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 22, 2007
122,162 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN CERTAIN TUBING IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHICH COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FLAMMABLE COOLANT SOLUTION TO BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: KEYSTONE RV WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING AND THERMAL FUSES FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR KEYSTONE RV AT 574-535-2100.
KEYSTONE RV COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 19, 2010

CONSUMER STATES DAMAGED/RECALLED REFRIGERATOR IN 2003 KEYSTONE MONTANA RV *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFRIGERATOR WAS WORKING FINE WITH NO ISSUES PRIOR TO THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS VERBATIM AND HAD THE UNIT SERVICED. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO LEAVE THE REFRIGERATOR RUNNING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AS IT WOULD GET COLD AGAIN. HOWEVER, IT NEVER WORKED AGAIN. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DID ACKNOWLEDGE, THERE WAS YELLOW FLUID LEAKING FROM A CRACK IN THE BOILER BOX. *JB

NHTSA ID
10350969
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 22, 2010

2003 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS HAD EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND AXLES WERE NOT ABLE TO BE ALIGNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED *TGW THE CONSUMER TOOK THE RV TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE AXLES WERE BAD AND THE RV COULD NOT BE ALIGNED AND THEREFORE, THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10340023
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 10, 2008
Fire reported

2003 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL BURNT DUE TO A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN OR AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR. *KB

NHTSA ID
10220648
Incident
Nov 17, 2003
Mileage
2,500 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Keystone Montana by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026130—
2025000—
2024000—
2023610—
2022730—
2021420—
2020310—
2019240—
2018530—
2017810—
2016910—
2015230—
20141141—
2013961—
20121110—
2011380—
20101250—
2009950—
2008440—
20071060—
20061020—
2005630—
2004750—
2003Viewing330—
2002720—
2001120—
2000110—
1999010—

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.