2009 Keystone RAPTOR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
3,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 28.6% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 14.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Tires: 1; Wheels: 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 | 3 |
| 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: 3; 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 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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 10334235 · 2010-06-02 (June 2, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. WHILE REMOVING THE BRAKE AWAY BRAKE PIN, A FIRE STARTED IN THE MODULE WHERE THE PIN WAS BEING REMOVED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND CUT THE WIRES TO THE PIN TO PREVENT ANOTHER FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10334235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424352 · 2011-09-08 (September 8, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR RV WITH MISSION RADIAL FT TIRES, LINE SIZE 235/80/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE FAILED AND EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10537564 · 2013-08-27 (August 27, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTURE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILED AND A BURNING SMELL EMERGED FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSFER CASE WIRES WERE FOUND TO BE BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V594000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS U…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10537564 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10630010 · 2014-09-02 (September 2, 2014)
ALUMINUM WHEEL BROKEN, 2 SPOKES BROKEN WHEEL NUMBER 5134B2 16X6J HAS T DOT H13 B15 772. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10673034 · 2015-01-16 (January 16, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE GROUND FALL WIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, OR IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10673034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10782851 · 2015-10-16 (October 16, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V594000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10782851 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10786422 · 2015-10-27 (October 27, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KEYSTONE RAPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS DISINTEGRATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10786422 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.
10V594000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2010-11-23 (November 23, 2010)
KEYSTONE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS WITH A GENERATOR READY OPTION. IF THE TRANSFER SWITCH IS NOT INSTALLED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS, THE ELEVATED ELECTRICAL LOADS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE IN HIGHER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE LUGS AND DEGRADING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.
Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY WAS SUPERCEDED BY CAMPAIGN 11V-577. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-425-4369.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V561000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2015-09-04 (September 4, 2015)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Big Sky, Challenger, Everest, Fuzion, Montana, and Raptor travel trailers and fifth wheels equipped with an IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch. These transfer switches, used in vehicles wired to be powered by a generator, may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
Consequence: As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IOTA ITS-50R transfer switch with a different brand transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 15-234.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V597000 · Equipment:Electrical
Reported: 2017-09-25 (September 25, 2017)
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Raptor recreational vehicles, models 3110 and 3018, equipped with IOTA ITS-50R transfer switches. These transfer switches may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads in higher ambient temperatures.
Consequence: If the transfer switch fails, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-301.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V755000 · Equipment
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗