Model year record

2005 Keystone Montana recalls & problems

The 2005 Keystone Montana has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is equipment (4 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentNov 22, 2017

Equipment

Recall 17V7550001,205,997 vehicles

Problem: 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
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.

EquipmentOct 27, 2010

Equipment

Recall 10V5210005,633 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: 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.

EquipmentJul 17, 2008

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V325000161,250 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer; Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	4	—
Trailer hitches	1	—
StructureFrame and members › Underbody shields	1	—
SuspensionFront › King pin	1	—
Tires	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires
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.
Jul 17, 2015
Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
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…
Feb 10, 2012
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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
Jan 1, 1901
Equipment
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
Sep 27, 2008
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
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…
Feb 25, 2007 · 9,000 miles
Trailer hitches
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
Feb 25, 2007

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.