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2017 Keystone Sprinter

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 Jul 23, 2019
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2017 Keystone Sprinter, most frequently naming the brakes category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 11 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

  • Brakes1100.0%

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

1 campaign 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

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Jul 23, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KEYSTONE SPRINTER CAMPFIRE TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE AND BRAKE SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY LIPPERT CORPORATION HAD DEFECTIVE GREASE SEALS ON THE BRAKE AXLES. THE GREASE LEAKED ONTO THE BRAKE SHOES, WHICH PREVENTED THEM FROM WORKING PROPERLY. THE TRAILER WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE AXLES NEEDED $1,200 WORTH OF REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED ALPIN HAUS RV (1863 NY-5S, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010, (518) 842-5900) AND NEGOTIATED THE REPAIR COST. LIPPERT STATED THAT THEY WOULD COVER THE PART COSTS AND THE DEALER CHARGED $308 FOR LABOR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LIPPERT BRAKE AXLES WERE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 450.

NHTSA ID
11234058
Incident
Jun 25, 2019
Mileage
450 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

KSB-191007

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Letter to dealers for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage to the roof membrane, and make repairs if necessary.

KSB-191007

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

This is the repair instructions for KSB-191007. This process describes the repair where under certain temperature conditions the Norco slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The KSB describes how to install a drip pan to prevent damage to the roof membrane, and make repairs if necessary.

16-270

EQUIPMENT

THIS COMMUNICATION IS THE FINAL CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION FOR ADVISORY 16-270 FOR THE SPRINTER FURRION 32" TV CAMPAIGN.

16-270

EQUIPMENT

THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS OF ADVISORY 16-270 FOR THE SPRINTER FURRION 32" TV CAMPAIGN.

16-271

EQUIPMENT

THIS ADVISORY 16-271 INVOLVES CERTAIN SPRINTER FIFTH WHEELS AND TRAVEL TAILERS. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THE VEHICLES IN THIS SERVICE ADVISORY POPULATION MAY HAVE A 39” FURRION BRAND TV THAT AFFECTS THE FUNCTIONS ON THE SOUND BAR OF A DIFFERENT BRAND. ONLY A CERTAIN POPULATION WAS AFFECTED AND TV FIRMWARE CAN BE “FLASHED” TO PREVENT THE ISSUE.

16-271

EQUIPMENT

THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS OF ADVISORY 16-271 FOR THE SPRINTER FURRION 39" TV CAMPAIGN

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 Sprinter by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022020—
2021020—
2020110—
2019220—
2018010—
2017Viewing110—
2016030—
2015130—
2014010—
2013210—
2012110—
2011140—
2010120—
2009120—
2008420—
2007530—
2006231—
2005841—
2004930—
2003120—
2002510—
2001020—
2000010—
1999010—
1998310—
1997110—

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.