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2005 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.
6
Latest Jul 30, 2015
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.
3
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.
0
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 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Keystone Montana, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, body & structure and suspension 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 / unspecified457.1%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Tires & wheels114.3%

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
08V325000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 17, 2008
161,250 units potentially affected
The defect: KEYSTONE IS RECALLING 161,250 MY 2004-2007 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: KEYSTONE IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER 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 AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTONE RV COMPANYManufacturer number 08-111View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 30, 2015

TIRE TREADS STARTED SEPARATING AND BUBBLED UP INSIDE OF TIRE. SAW TREAD SEPARATION BEFORE ANY ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND REPLACED DEFECTIVE TIRE. WAS TOLD THE TIRE WOULD NOT HAVE LASTED ANOTHER 200 MILES.

NHTSA ID
10744904
Incident
Jul 17, 2015
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 10, 2012

THIS REPORT WAS TAKEN OVER THE PHONE BY BOWMAN AT ODI AND RECORDED AS A VOQ. AT AN RV PARK IN AMADO, NM, THIS OWNER OF THIS MY 2005 MONTANA WAS APPROACHED BY THE OWNER OF A 2007 MY KEYSTONE MONTANA WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED THE SEPARATION (DROP TO PAVEMENT) OF THE VEHICLE STABILIZER JACK CENTER BAR WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS PRIOR INCIDENT IS DESCRIBED IN VOQ 10437722. THE NEWLY-INFORMED OWNER OF THE 2005 MONTANA (REPRESENTED BY THIS VOQ) CHECKED HIS STABILIZER JACK AND DETERMINED THAT THE SCREWS INTENDED TO SECURE THE JACK CROSS MEMBER WERE NOT IN PLACE AND THE CROSS MEMBER HAD DISPLACED ITSELF LATERALLY FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION (BUT NOT TO POINT OF SEPARATION). UPDATED 03/06/12 *BF.....UPDATED 03/21/12 *BF UPDATED 03/23/12

NHTSA ID
10447648
Incident
Feb 10, 2012
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 20, 2009

2005 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WITH DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE REFRIGERATOR STOPPED WORKING, DUE TO A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE WHICH CAUSED AMMONIA TO LEAK. *JB

NHTSA ID
10260093
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 30, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2862. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AMMONIA SPRAYED FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR. A TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE BACK OF THE UNIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER AND PART NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/6/08 *CN

NHTSA ID
10244028
Incident
Sep 27, 2008
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Apr 24, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE MONTANA. THE TRAILER WAS RAISED FOUR INCHES FROM THE TRUCK BED WHEN NORMALLY IT WAS RAISED EIGHT INCHES. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FRAME WORK BEING CRACKED. THE CAMPER WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, IT FAILED AGAIN, AND WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AND REPAIR INVOICES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.*AK THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF HIS INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 06/19/07. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE IS ALSO KING PIN FRAME FAILURE ON THE RV. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED VARIOUS EMAILS PERTAINING TO THE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND OF VARIOUS CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS THAT WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THAT NO REFUND WILL BE ISSUED;THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE FACT THE RV FRAME WAS ALTERED WHICH VOIDS THE WARRANTY. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A FRIEND NOTICED THAT THE PIN BOX WAS NOT LEVEL AND THAT THE LEFT SIDE WAS HIGHER THAN THE RIGHT SIDE. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PICTURES OF THE DEFECT AND SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS FROM MONTANA OWNERS CLUB DISCUSSION FORUM. UPDATED 07/06/07 *TR

NHTSA ID
10188686
Incident
Feb 25, 2007
Mileage
9,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 5, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KEYSTONE MONTANA 3295RK 5TH WHEEL. THE WELDING MECHANIC STATED THAT OVER TIME THE SOLID TUBING THAT HAS AIR SPACE IN THE MIDDLE WORE OUT AND CAUSED CRACKS IN THE KING PIN BOX. THE MECHANIC OBSERVED ADDITIONAL STRESS FRACTURES, AND THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. THE KING PIN BOX WAS ATTACHED TO THE HITCH AND WAS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BEAM SHOULD BE 6 INCHES , BUT BECAUSE OF THE STRESS FRACTURES THE BEAM WAS 4 INCHES. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED KEYSTONE, AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE REPAIR COSTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER HAS NO MILEAGE, FUEL, ENGINE, OR CYLINDERS.*AK

NHTSA ID
10187109
Incident
Feb 25, 2007

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—
2005Viewing630—
2004750—
2003330—
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.