2006 Keystone RAPTOR: complaints, problems and recalls

FAILURE OF MISSION TIRES 205 / 75R15 LOAD RANGE C. ON A NEW 2006 DESERT FOX. THE TRAILER WAS NOT OVER WEIGHT , TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED , AND SPEED WAS AT 60 -65 MPH AS THIS IS MY SET SPEEDS. THIS TRAILER HAS LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON THE TIRES, WE WERE ON A TRIP WHEN THE FIRST TIRE BLEW I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH OUT ANY DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER, THEN ABOUT 700 MILES LATER THE SECOND TIRE BLEW CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE CAMPER AND THE WHEEL WELL. ACCORDING TO THE TREAD ON RV NET ABOUT THE MISSION TIRES THERE ARE LOTS OF TROUBLE WITH THEM…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10164059 at NHTSA ↗

1. FIRE BEHIND FURNACE PANELING 8:30 AM MST I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE FURNACE PANEL. I SHUT DOWN THE FURNACE AND OPENED THE FURNACE PANEL. UPON OPENING, I DISCOVERED THE LINOLEUM BURNING IN A SIX INCH DIAMETER OVAL AREA. I EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. EXAMINATION SHOWED THE FURNACE FEEDS THE DUCT SYSTEM UNDER THE FLOOR BY MEANS OF A HOLE IN THE FLOOR THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ALIGN WITH THE FURNACE CHAMBER HOLE. THE SPACE BETWEEN FURNACE AND FLOOR HAS A FITTED GASKET AND ALUMINUM-LIKE FOIL PROTECTING THE FLOOR FROM THE HEATED AIR. HOWEVER, TH…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10217056 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2006-03-29 (March 29, 2006)

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, PROPANE LINES WERE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DURING MANUFACTURING AND DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FLOOR OF THE SLIDE ROOM AND THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE SLIDE ROOM.

Consequence: THE COPPER LINES MAY GET PINCHED WHEN THE DOOR SIDE SLIDE-OUT IS RETRACTED. THE LINES COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK PROPANE RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE LINES AND A STOP WILL BE ADDED TO PREVENT THE LINES FROM BEING DAMAGED IN THE FUTURE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 27, 2006. ALL VEHICLES ARE LOCATED AT DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.

Reported: 2006-06-06 (June 6, 2006)

ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 9 VOLT BATTERY OPERATED CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTOR, IF THE BATTERY IN THE DETECTOR GOES DEAD OR IS REMOVED, THE DETECTOR WILL NOT FUNCTION AND THEREFORE CAN NOT WARN THE OCCUPANTS IF CO REACHES A HARMFUL LEVEL.

Consequence: IF CO REACHES A HARMFUL LEVEL, SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH COULD RESULT TO THE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARD WIRED 12 VOLT CO DETECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 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.