2004 Keystone Montana recalls and problems

The 2004 Keystone Montana has 5 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Keystone dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Keystone Montana vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Keystone Montana recalls

Recall 17V-755: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles affected · Keystone RV Company

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 models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

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 17-307.

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 08V-325: Equipment

Reported Jul 17, 2008 · 161,250 vehicles affected · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Problem: Keystone is recalling 161,250 my 2004-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Keystone is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner 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 at 1-866-425-4369.

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.

Recall 05V-309: Wheels

Reported Jul 6, 2005 · 2,668 vehicles affected · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY

Problem: On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with 16", 6-bolt aluminum wheel option with 5.5" bolt circles, foreign material may be present in the 'clamp joint' (Mating surface between the wheel and hub face. This can hinder the proper torque of the lug nuts if the nuts are not installed with the proper torque during manufacture, re-tightened during the initial 'seating in' period and/or there is a failure to follow the maintenance procedures.

Risk: If the lug nuts do not have sufficient torque, the wheel could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will remove all paint and foreign material from the wheel and hub mating surface. Then the lug nuts will be properly torqued. The recall began september 7, 2005. Owners may contact keystone at 1-574-535-2100.

2004 Keystone Montana problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment4
Suspension2
Tires1
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2
  • Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle — 1
  • Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
  • Suspension › Multiple Axle — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 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 2004 Keystone Montana complaints

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

Equipment · reported Apr 1, 2009
The contact owns a 2004 keystone fifth wheel rv trailer. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for the dometic refrigerator. Dometic stated that the refrigerator was out of warranty and he would have to call a dealer and pay for the repair. Currently, the two door refrigerator does not work at all. Coolant was leaking in the rear of the refrigerator, which is located next to the gas line. The contact had to turn off the gas line and then turn off the refrigerator before a fire occurred in the rv. Updated 05/06/09. Updated 05/07/09
Equipment · reported Oct 6, 2008
The contact owns a 2004 keystone mountaineer. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08e032000 (Equipment) and immediately called the manufacturer. He was advised to have his unit repaired according to the recall, which stated that dometic would install a secondary burner housing. He is concerned that the remedy would not prevent the failure, but rather contain it in the event that one occurs. The refrigerator has not yet been repaired. Updated 11-19-08 updated 11/20/08.
Equipment · reported Jul 16, 2008
The contact owns a 2004 keystone montana. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08e032000 (Equipment), which mentioned a potential fire hazard. He has been attempting to have the refrigerator serviced ever since the notice was received. Several dealers refused to cooperate and would not allow him to schedule a repair appointment. The contact is concerned that the refrigerator could catch fire. The manufacturer of the refrigerator has not been notified. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and part…
Suspension · reported Nov 23, 2006
My fifth wheel trailer is wearing out all four tires on the inside edge. Wear severe enough that I had to use spare on one wheel, caused having to change tire on edge of interstate highway. The axles were manufactured byal-ko. They refused to do anything as they said they were out of warranty. During investigating I found that there are many rv's with the same trouble, all with al-ko axles. I AM replacing the axles at my own cost.
Power Train · reported Oct 23, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated the tires were wearing prematurely on the inside. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where it was determined the axles were bent. The axles were replaced.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Keystone Montana have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2004 Keystone Montana: 17V-755 (equipment), 10V-521 (equipment), 08V-325 (equipment), 07V-134 (equipment), 05V-309 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Keystone Montana?

Owners report equipment problems most often (4 reports), followed by suspension (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 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.