2021 Keystone ARCADIA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 5 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 80.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 60.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Service Brakes: 5; Electrical System: 3; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2022: 3; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11465450 · 2022-05-20 (May 20, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Arcadia Fifth Wheel 3660RL. The contact stated that while the fifth wheel was being towed, the brakes became inoperable. The check wiring and trailer connected check message was displayed. The contact stated there was abnormal whining and tapping noise detected. The contact called the local dealer who informed the auto-reset breaker was causing the noise. The contact's wife called him and informed him there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle and it caught fire. A person at the RV park was able to unpl…
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Owner report 11470954 · 2022-06-25 (June 25, 2022)
The trailer break wiring on the left front trailer tire came out of a connector while on a mountain downgrade southbound I-24 outside of Chattanooga. This happened 2-3 weeks prior while on a mountain downgrade outside of St. Mary, MT to the left rear trailer tire. Multiple Keystone Arcadia owners in an Arcadia FaceBook group have reported the same (as well as other) issues with their trailer breaks. Had we not had our truck tell us the trailer wiring was disconnected, we could have been killed, or killed someone else. I have photo and vide…
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Owner report 11479381 · 2022-08-15 (August 15, 2022)
Trailer brakes get disconnected. Did not have any trailer brakes. Been to dealer 3 times still not fixed. I get a message in truck saying trailer brakes disconnected
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Owner report 11506463 · 2023-02-09 (February 9, 2023)
The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Arcadia. The contact stated that while driving over bumps at slower speeds, the "Trailer Brakes disconnected, and check Trailer wiring" messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brakes were not connected to the rear axle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and the warning message continued to reappear while driving at slower speeds. The contact stated that the fender skirts detached while driving. The vehicle was taken to anot…
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Owner report 11530882 · 2023-07-07 (July 7, 2023)
Loss of brakes and lights due to short at junction box and axles. 50amp short causes arc and burning of foam insulation. There are multiple complaints and photos of all models in 2021 and 2022 with same issues across internet and social media.
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Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V376000 · Structure
Reported: 2023-05-26 (May 26, 2023)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Arcadia travel trailers. The backer board behind the cabinet for the wardrobe may not have been installed during production.
Consequence: A missing backer board may cause the wardrobe slide room to extend out of the opening, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, install steel brackets to stop the slide room when opening, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2023. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 23-444.
NHTSA campaign record ↗