2019 Keystone MONTANA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 50.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Structure: 2; Electrical System: 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. 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2019: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 11283213 · 2019-12-03 (December 3, 2019)
2019 MONTANA 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL SAFETY COMPLAINTS WITH VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE TWO AWNING BREAKAGES, THE MOLDINGS FELL OUT,THE STAIRS WERE POORLY INSTALLED AND THE CHAIRS FELL APART, THE NAILS IN THE WINDOW STICK OUT. ALSO, THE HEATING/COOLING UNIT, FIREPLACE INSERT, AND TV ALL HAVE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE WATER INTAKE HOSE HAD NO PROPER INSULATED FITTINGS, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, THERE WAS POOR FRAME WORK AROUND THE CUPBOARDS, AND THE BEDROOM DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11283213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11707827 · 2025-12-30 (December 30, 2025)
The contact owns a 2019 Keystone Montana. The contact stated while the RV was parked, the contact noticed that the side wall of the RV was bulging out. The contact stated that according to the Technical Service Bulletins Numbers: KSB210218 (inspection) and KSB180328V2 (Repairs), the failure was well known. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the hitch that was used was unapproved. Additionally, the contact w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11707827 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V785000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Reported: 2018-11-06 (November 6, 2018)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers with the Legacy package. The fasteners that secure the disc brake assembly may fail.
Consequence: If the fasteners fail, the trailer would lose all braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake disc mounting fasteners, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-336.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V853000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Reported: 2018-11-30 (November 30, 2018)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Montana recreational trailers. The axles may have defective welds on the spindles, potentially resulting in a spindle and wheel assembly detaching from the axle.
Consequence: If the spindle or wheel assembly detaches from the axle, it can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle tag, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 18-342.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V058000 · Tires | Structure
Reported: 2019-01-28 (January 28, 2019)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Montana recreational trailers, models 3855BR and 3854BR. The adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide may be too long, allowing it to make contact with the tire while moving.
Consequence: If the adjustment bolt contacts the tire, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Keystone had notified owners, and dealers will replace the adjustment bolt with a correct length adjustment bolt, and replace the dinette slide room adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-341.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V129000 · Equipment
Reported: 2019-02-26 (February 26, 2019)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Alpine and High Country Montana recreational trailers and 2018-2019 Avalanche and Montana recreational trailers equipped with cargo trays. The rivets that secure the stop bracket to the cargo tray may shear allowing the cargo tray to detach.
Consequence: If the cargo tray detaches, the tray may hit someone, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Keystone RV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone RV's customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone RV's number for this recall is 19-347.
NHTSA campaign record ↗