2021 Keystone MONTANA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 25.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Equipment: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Unknown Or Other: 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. 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment 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 11422928 · 2021-06-30 (June 30, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500 used for hauling a 2021 Keystone Montana 295 RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V368000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the technician would be available in a month and a half to perform the recall repair. The RV was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified of…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11422928 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468219 · 2022-06-08 (June 8, 2022)
There was a recall on a wiring harness underneath our slide, The mobile Tech that came out that supposedly fixed it did not did not they sliced open the underbelly and put it back together with duct tape. This is not safe to have and nobody is responding to fix it.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11471123 · 2022-06-27 (June 27, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Montana. The contact stated while her husband was towing the RV at 60 MPH, a piece of the awning detached from the RV and was being dragged along the roadway. The driver was able to park on the side of the road to fully detach the awning piece completely. The contact took the RV to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the awning to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The VIN was not available.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11471123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11576058 · 2024-03-07 (March 7, 2024)
This unit experienced frame flex or frame failure. This frame was constructed by Lippert and has failed causing broken welds, the body to shift and move causing visible stress cracks in the exterior of the body. The interior incident happened in December of 2022 and repairs were attempted in March 2023 only to happen again. This has resulted in the trailer being unsafe to tow and could cause bodily injury to my family and others on the road.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11576058 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V048000 · Tires:Tread/Belt
Reported: 2022-02-02 (February 2, 2022)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Raptor and 2021 Montana vehicles equipped with certain Sailun tires, size 235/80R16G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
Consequence: Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-420.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V234000 · Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Reported: 2024-03-27 (March 27, 2024)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Montana, 2021-2022 Montana High Country, 2022-2024 Fuzion, 2021 Crossroads Cruiser, and 2024 Dutchmen Aspen Trail LOFT vehicles. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Consequence: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers can remove the LED backlights or terminate the circuit for the red LED lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2024. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 24-452.
NHTSA campaign record ↗