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2006 Keystone Outback

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.
3
Latest Oct 24, 2008
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 2006 Keystone Outback, most frequently naming the body & structure, electrical and other / unspecified 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

  • Body & structure133.3%
  • Electrical133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%

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

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
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

Other / unspecified
Filed Oct 24, 2008

KEYSTONE RV COMPANY DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE AND THE COMPANY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE ENTERED THE RV, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF AMMONIA. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE RV WASN'T COOLING PROPERLY. THE REPAIRMAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE BOILER TUBE IN THE REAR OF THE REFRIGERATOR. HE ALSO STATED IT LOOKED AS THOUGH IT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE COOLING UNIT REPLACED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE REPLACEMENT RECALLS WAS ONLY GOOD FROM APRIL 2007 TO APRIL 2008. *JB

NHTSA ID
10247049
Incident
Jun 20, 2008
Electrical
Filed Sep 30, 2008

NORMAL USE 4 TO 8 TIMES A YEAR. 6 OCCUPANTS AT TIME OF INCIDENT, 2 ADULTS, 4 CHILDREN. GREAT POTENTIAL FOR STARTING FOREST FIRE. SLIDEOUT WAS UNOCCUPIED AND HADN'T BEEN MOVED FOR 3 DAYS. WIRES ON SLIDEOUT SPONTANEOUSLY SHORT OUT AND BURN. TWO KNOWN INSTANCES IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS, MINE AND ANOTHER OUTBACK OWNER, DIFFERENT MODELS AND YEARS (2006 28RSDS AND 2007 29BHS). EFFECTED WIRING NEEDS TO BE REWORKED WITH PROTECTIVE SLEEVING AND A FUSE INSTALLED AT SITE OF SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRENCE. MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING INCIDENT DETAILS, PHOTOS AND EFFECTED MODELS AT HTTP://TINYURL.COM/3QKMUK OR BY CALLING ME. *TR

NHTSA ID
10243967
Incident
Aug 1, 2008
Body & structure
Filed Sep 22, 2008

5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER, REFRIG. HAD TO BE REPLACED (FIRE HAZARD) HAD TO TAKE COMPANY TO SMALL CLAIMS CT. HOT WATER HAD TO BE REPLACED, WINDOWS LEAK, SHOWER LEAKS, TOILET LEAKS, GRAY WATER AND BLACK WATER TANKS LEAK AND ARE CRACKED, NO SUPPORT OF THESE TANKS, ONLY THING HOLDING THEM ARE THE PIPES GOING TO THEM. WIRES AND PLUMBING PIPES JUST LAYING ON TOP OF TANKS. CANNOT PUT ON THE ROAD AS TANKS WILL FALL OFF. THIS IS DANGEROUS. BORDER IN UNIT WAS BROWN NOW TURNING GREEN. USED ON THE ROAD ONLY ONE TIME HAS BEEN SITTING SINCE. UNIT 3 YEARS OLD. NO AIR COND. OR HEAT IN BEDROOM. CALLED KEYSYONE BUT THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE IS NOTHING I CAN FIND ABOUT THE HOLDING TANKS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10243121
Incident
Jul 24, 2005

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Keystone Outback by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025010—
2024010—
2023100—
2022230—
2021120—
2020010—
2019120—
2018010—
2017430—
2016230—
2015020—
2014220—
2013230—
2012010—
2011440—
2010230—
2009110—
2008010—
2007830—
2006Viewing320—
2005520—
2004321—
2003322—
2002210—

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.