Keystone Hornet problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2001–2014: 6 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
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
Wheels #10V597000 · 2010 · 2,338 units
Problem: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 travel trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Fix: Keystone will replace the wheels free of charge. the safety recall began on december 15, 2010. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Equipment #10V478000 · 2010 · 5,459 units
Problem: Keystone is recalling certain model year 2011 recreational vehicles equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will isolate and perform a drop pressure test on the oven supply tube and if the tube leaks it will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2010. owner may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Equipment #09V120000 · 2009 · 10 units
Problem: Keystone is recalling 10 my 2010 hornet travel trailers. the propane manifold may come in contact with the passenger side rear tire.
Risk: A propane leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the propane lines free of charge. no vehicles are retail sold. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Exterior Lighting #08V371000 · 2008 · 2,990 units
Problem: Keystone is recalling 2,990 my 2008 everest, my 2008-2009 hornet, laredo, sprinter and outback loft fifth wheel and travel trailers for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the intermediate side marker lights are missing.
Risk: Pulling a vehicle at night without the proper side marker lighting increases the risk of other motorists not being able to see the vehicle and could possibly result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install the missing side marker lights free or charge. the recall began on august 12, 2008. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
Equipment #07V134000 · 2007 · 122,162 units
Problem: Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: This could result in a fire.
Fix: Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of a
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