2001 Keystone Tail-gator problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2001 Keystone Tail-gator.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Keystone
Equipment #06V192000 · 2006 · 9,486 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If co reaches a harmful level, serious illness or death could result to the occupants.
Fix: 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.
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
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2001 Keystone Tail-gator have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Keystone for the 2001 Tail-gator. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2001 Keystone Tail-gator problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is wheels.