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2013 Keystone Vantage

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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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 no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Keystone Vantage. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 5 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.

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
12V247000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 30, 2012
440 units potentially affected
The defect: KEYSTONE RV COMPANIES (KEYSTONE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 VANTAGE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2011, THROUGH MAY 7, 2012. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT PROTECTIVE (A.K.A. GIMP) MOLDING ON THE METAL AROUND THE HOLDING TANK VALVES.
The risk: AS A RESULT, THE USER MAY SUFFER CUTS TO HANDS AND ARMS WHEN REACHING PAST THE SHARP EDGES OF THE ACCESS CUT-OUT IN ORDER TO OPERATE THE HOLDING TANK VALVES.
The remedy: KEYSTONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE GIMP MOLDING AROUND THE ACCESS AREA FOR THE HOLDING TANK VALVES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.
KEYSTONE RV COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

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

13-188

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

THIS COMMUNICATION IS THE KEYSTONE WEBSITE POSTING FOR ADVISORY 13-188 FOR THE UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH SIKA® TAPE USED ON THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF TRANSITION SEAMS AND SLIDE OUT THAT HAS EXHIBITED CRACKS IN THE OUTER LAYER AND MAY ALLOW WATER TO LEAK INTO THE UNIT INCREASING THE RISK OF WATER DAMAGE.

13-188

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

THIS ADVISORY 13-188 INVOLVES 2012 & 2013 VANTAGE MODELS IN WHICH IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE SIKA® TAPE USED ON THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF TRANSITION SEAMS AND SLIDE OUT HAS EXHIBITED CRACKS IN THE OUTER LAYER AND MAY ALLOW WATER TO LEAK INTO THE UNIT INCREASING THE RISK OF WATER DAMAGE. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE REMEDIAL ACTION BE PERFORMED AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE. DUE TO THE DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR IF THIS CAMPAIGN IS NOT COMPLETED, ALL WORK MUST BE PERFORMED AND CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY MAY 31, 2013.

13-188

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS OF ADVISORY 13-188 FOR THE UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH SIKA® TAPE USED ON THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF TRANSITION SEAMS AND SLIDE OUT THAT HAS EXHIBITED CRACKS IN THE OUTER LAYER AND MAY ALLOW WATER TO LEAK INTO THE UNIT INCREASING THE RISK OF WATER DAMAGE.

13-188

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

THIS ADVISORY 13-188 PROVIDES THE RETAIL CUSTOMER WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON VANTAGE ROOF TAPE REPAIR.

13-188

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

THIS COMMUNICATION IS THE FINAL CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION FOR ADVISORY 13-188 FOR THE UNITS MANUFACTURED WITH SIKA® TAPE USED ON THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF TRANSITION SEAMS AND SLIDE OUT THAT HAS EXHIBITED CRACKS IN THE OUTER LAYER AND MAY ALLOW WATER TO LEAK INTO THE UNIT INCREASING THE RISK OF WATER DAMAGE.

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 Vantage by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
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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.