2007 Keystone CHALLENGER: complaints, problems and recalls

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER 29RKP. THE TIRES 4 OUT OF 5 WOULD NOT HOLD 80 PSI. THE CONTACT PLACED 80 PSI IN THE TIRES AND THE FOLLOWING DAY, THEY WOULD HAVE 40 PSI. HE WOULD REPEATEDLY HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEMS DUE TO THE FAILURE. CURRENTLY, FOUR STEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V286000 (WHEELS) WAS REFERENCED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT STATE IF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE RECALL. WITHIN SIX MONTHS, FOUR OUT OF FIVE WHEELS FAILED TO MAINTAIN 80 PSI. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND FAILURE…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10206517 at NHTSA ↗

BLEW TIRE ON 5TH WHEEL CAMPER TREAD SEPERATED FROM STEEL BELT ON MISSION TIRE 235-80R 16. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276142 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KEYSTONE CHALLENGER 29RLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE FROM A ROAD TRIP, HE NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS SEPARATING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE SEPARATING. THE AXLE WAS REPAIRED. A FEW MONTHS LATER ANOTHER TIRE BEGAN TO SEPARATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH THE TIRES SEPARATING AND BULGING WAS DUE TO THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10406982 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2007-06-25 (June 25, 2007)

CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS BUILT WITH 16" STEEL WHEELS MAY LEAK AT THE VALVE STEM DURING INFLATION OR WHEN CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE DUE TO IMPROPER SEATING OF THE VALVE STEM. SOME MODELS HAVE ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH A STEEL SPARE AND ONLY THE SPARE IS AFFECTED. INDICATION OF THE DEFECT OCCURS WHEN APPLYING SIDEWAYS PRESSURE TO THE VALVE STEM (SUCH AS CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE). AIR WILL LEAK THROUGH THE VALVE HOLE IN THE RIM.

Consequence: CONTINUING TO PULL A VEHICLE WITH IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES WILL RESULT IN POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND A A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR IF THE TIRE FAILS AS A RESULT OF UNDER-INFLATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SNAP-IN VALVE STEM WITH A BOLT-IN VALVE STEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.

Reported: 2007-12-17 (December 17, 2007)

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS, A LIQUID PROPANE (LP) LINE FOR THE SLIDE ROOM MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE TIRE.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE LP LINE AWAY FROM THE TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE RV AT 1-866-425-4369.

Reported: 2008-07-17 (July 17, 2008)

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

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

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

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.