Model year record

2013 Keystone Raptor recalls & problems

The 2013 Keystone Raptor has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (5 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints10filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported 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.

EquipmentApr 23, 2013

Equipment

Recall 13V1550006,561 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with Dometic 9100 Power Awnings or Weather Pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between February 13, 2013, through April 9, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Risk: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.

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	Fires	Typical mileage*
TiresTread/belt	5	0	5,300 mi
Electrical system	3	1	5,000 mi
Wheels	2	0	—
StructureBody	2	0	—
Suspension	1	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
I WAS IN MY RV AT APPROXIMATELY 10AM IN THE MORNING, AT A CAMPGROUND. I NOTICED A SMELL OF ELECTRICAL BURNING IN THE LIVING AREA OF THE RV. IT WAS A COLD MORNING, AND HAD OUR ELECTRIC FIRE PLACE ON AT THE TIME. WE ALSO HAD OUR HEAT STRIP IN OUR ROOF TOP AIR CONDITIONER ON AS WELL. THE BURNING SMELL BECAME STRONGER AS THE MORNING WENT ON. I THEN BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM. IT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM OUR FIREPLACE, WE THEN REMOVED IT PLACING IT OUTSIDE. I PLUGGED THE UNIT IN OUTSIDE TO SEE IF THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE FIREPLACE. THERE WAS NO SMELL FROM THE FIREPLACE. I WENT BACK IN TO THE CAMPER, THE SMELL WAS STILL PRESENT. I INVESTIGATED FURTHER, AND THE…
Oct 17, 2020 · 4,000 miles
Electrical systemFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE RAPTOR 300 MP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN THE RV, AN ABNORMAL ODOR APPEARED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE FRONT COMPARTMENT AND NOTICED THE WIRES WERE BURNED. THE WIRES WERE LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE FRONT UNDER STORAGE AREA. NO DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V155000(EQUIPMENT) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
Nov 3, 2020 · 5,000 miles
Structure › Body
TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING 1,850.00 DAMAGE NOT COUNTING NEW TIRE. NOVEMBER 2016 . NEXT TRIP JULY 6 2017 HAD BLOW OUT 7 MILES DOWN THE HWY SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE . TIRES ARE TOW MAX235/80/16 . I HAD 5 NEW ONES PUT ON THE ONES THAT DIDN'T BUST ARE ALL KNOTTED UP LIKE THE BELTS ARE BROKE I SAVED THE TIRES .*DT*JB
Jul 6, 2017 · 5,000 miles
Wheels
WHILE PULLING MY 2013 5TH WHEEL KEYSTONE RAPTOR ON I-95 IN VIRGINIA, I HAD THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODE. THE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR 235/80/16 MARATHON TIRE THAT WAS NO MORE THAN A YEAR AND 4 MONTHS OLD. THE SPEED WAS BETWEEN 65-70MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING HEARD A LOAD EXPLOSION. I LOOKED INTO THE RIGHT MIRROR, AND SAW THE TIRE DISINTEGRATING THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY 5TH WHEEL. ALL THE TIRES WERE CHECKED PRIOR TO LEAVING MYRTLE BEACH SC.,BY HAND AND VISUALLY. ALL THE TIRE HAD BETWEEN 77 TO 78 PSI IN THEM. THE SPARE WAS PUT ON, AND CONTINUED TO THE GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS VA. THE AUTO CENTER INITIALLY STATED THAT THIS WAS A ROAD HAZARD, UNTIL THE SPARE WAS TAKEN OFF. THE TIRE ON…
Aug 13, 2016 · 3,000 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE RAPTOR TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER KING (NA) TIRES, SIZE ST235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ALL SIX TIRES WERE SEPARATING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRES WAS NOTIFIED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Oct 15, 2015
Structure › Body
TRAVELING WEST ON 44 THROUGH MISSOURI NEAR ST. JAMES AT 60-62 MPH OR 1650 RPM ON DIESEL WE HEARD A LARGE BOOM AND I NOTICED VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. IT'S A TOYHAULER BUT WE DIDN'T HAVE OUR TOYS WITH US! WE HAD 2 BICYCLES TO RIDE. ALSO TWO LIGHT WEIGHT DOG CRATES MADE OF PLASTIC IN THE BACK. I OBSERVED OUT THE RIGHT MIRROR PARTS COMING OFF MY TRAILER. WE SLOWLY AND SMOOTHLY EASED TO 5 MPH. I THEN WENT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN AND SEVERED MY LEVELING SYSTEMS HYDRAULICS. ONE LEG WAS ON THE GROUND DRAGGING, I RAISED THE LEG BY HAND AND DUCT TAPED UP FOR A TEMP REPAIR SO I COULD FORWARD TO TAKE THE CAMPER OFF THE ROAD AT AN…
Jun 27, 2015 · 6,000 miles
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KEYSTONE RAPTOR TOYHAULER TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS EQUIPPED WITH TWO POWER KING TOWMAX TIRES, SIZE: LT235/80R16 E. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE AND THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND REPLACED THE TIRE. EIGHT MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITH THE SAME EXPLOSIVE FORCE. THE MANUFACTURER OF BOTH THE TRAILER AND THE TIRE WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 16, 2014 · 5,500 miles
Wheels
WE HAD TOWMAX STR ST 235-80R16,POWER KING RADIAL DOT 83B5 GPB TIRES ON OUR KEYSTONE RAPTOR CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 N IN GEORGIA, WE HAD A BLOWOUT. ONE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED, AND IT DAMAGED THE CAMPER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1470.21 WE CHANGED THE TIRE AND PROCEEDED HOME. ON INSPECTING THE REST OF THE TIRES, WE FOUND A SECOND TIRE WITH A BULGE, AND A THIRD WITH WIRES THROUGH THE TREAD. *TR
Mar 16, 2014 · 3,000 miles

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