2002 Keystone Montana recalls and problems

The 2002 Keystone Montana has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Keystone dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Keystone Montana vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Keystone Montana recalls

Recall 10V-521: Equipment

Reported Oct 27, 2010 · 5,633 vehicles affected · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Problem: Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: Keystone is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

Recall 07V-134: Equipment

Reported Mar 22, 2007 · 122,162 vehicles affected · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

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 appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or keystone rv at 574-535-2100.

2002 Keystone Montana problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	4
Structure	2
Steering	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Power Train	1
Suspension	1
Trailer Hitches	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 4
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm — 1
Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Keystone Montana complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Oct 6, 2010

2002 keystone montana. Consumer writes regarding defective domestic refrigerator and recall notice. The consumer stated the rv caught on fire due to the defective refrigerator. The consumer stated he never received a recall notice. The consumer was informed that a recall notice had been sent to his residence. However, the consumer stated he moved from that address which is now a rental property.

Equipment · reported May 27, 2009

I have a 2002 keystone montana fifth wheel rv. Last year I took it in the shop because my slideout was moving when it was hooked to the tow vehicle. Long story short, it has been in the shop four times and their are still problems with the frame. The problem is the welds keep breaking on the frame. The shop told me I was lucky, that with the way the welds are breaking, the whole unit could have fallen apart or off the frame while on the highway. Still not sure how to fix this. There were no incidents caused the failure. So far it has cost close to $8000.00 in repairs and it still breaks. Upon…

Trailer Hitches · at 3,000 miles · reported Jan 7, 2009

The contact owns a 2002 keystone montana. The contact stated that the fiber glass had a crack caused by the flexing of the hitch, which could not support the trailer. He has experienced multiple failures with the hydraulic and stated that the vehicle was designed poorly. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not make any repairs. There was no crack at the time of the purchase. The failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 02-18-09 updated 02/18/09.

Suspension · at 3,000 miles · reported Jul 29, 2008

The contact owns a 2002 keystone montana, model number 2955rl. The axle has a defect that is wearing the tires. In october of 2007, the contact placed new tires on the trailer. In january of 2008, the tires had to be replaced. He will take the trailer to the dealer for a diagnosis. The current and failure mileages were 3,000.

Equipment · reported May 9, 2008

The contact owns a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 06e076000 (Equipment:recreational vehicle) on march 11, 2008. The noticed indicated the risk of a potential fire hazard. He took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall repair performed in april of 2008; however, the dealer refused and stated that the repairs stopped on april 1, 2008. The service manager at the dealer informed the contact that he was the fourth consumer that was denied the repair. The contact consulted the manufacturer several times, but was put off and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Keystone Montana have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Keystone Montana: 10V-521 (equipment), 07V-134 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Keystone Montana?

Owners report equipment problems most often (4 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.

Are Keystone recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Keystone dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.