2013 Keystone Bullet problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2013 Keystone Bullet.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 2 of 2 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Keystone
Equipment #13V155000 · 2013 · 6,561 units
Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational trailers equipped with dometic 9100 power awnings or weather pro awnings, awning serial numbers 306xxxx through 314xxxx, manufactured between february 13, 2013, through april 9, 2013. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. a damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Risk: If the awning unfurls unexpectedly either in transit or while parked, it may increase thre risk of personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners and dealers will replace the awning motor, free of charge. the recall began on may 7, 2013. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's campaign recall number is 13-193.
Equipment #13V338000 · 2013 · 2,336 units
Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2013 bullet and passport trailers manufactured october 1, 2012, through march 5, 2013. the mounting fasteners for the stabilizer jacks may fail causing the jack to become loose and separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the fasteners fail and the jack separates from the vehicle, it would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting fasteners. the recall is expected to begin in august 2013. owners may contact keystone customer service by calling 1-866-425-4369. keystone's recall number is 13-196.
Equipment #16V600000 · 2016 · 51,585 units
Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 bullet and passport recreational trailers. the affected vehicles are equipped with an air conditioner lcd thermostat that may not be properly wired.
Risk: If the thermostat is wired improperly, any damage to the thermostat wiring may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring at the air conditioner control box, free of charge. the recall began on october 7, 2016. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-261.
Equipment #17V755000 · 2017 · 1,205,997 units
Problem: 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 mode
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 1
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2013 Keystone Bullet have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Keystone for the 2013 Bullet. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2013 Keystone Bullet problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.