Keystone Alpine
Model Alpine made by Keystone got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires and wheels. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V577000 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 6101 | 02/24/2012 | MFR | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | 12/08/2011 | 12/08/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Keystone has revised their remedy process and is again recalling certain 2009-2011 vehicles with the | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Continued use of the vehicle without replacing the transfer switch may damage other appliances, increase the risk of a fire, personal injury, and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer switch, free of charge. the remedy for the previous recall (10v-594) was to inspect and tighten the switch connections. the safety recall began on february 24, 2012. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V594000 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 6297 | 12/14/2010 | MFR | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | 11/23/2010 | 12/02/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Keystone is recalling certain fifth wheel trailers with a generator ready option. if the transfer switch is not installed to the proper specifications, the elevated electrical loads associated with the recreational vehicle use in higher ambient temperatures may cause overheating of the lugs and degrading of the electrical connections. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating of the connections could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the transfer switch if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on december 14, 2010. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Keystone safety recall no. 10-153.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 400 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 keystone alpine fifth wheel camper rv equipped with power king towmax tires, size st/235/80/r16. the tires were the original purchased with the vehicle on october 12, 2010. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a tire balance when advised that th tires could not be balanced because all four tires belts were separating. the contact then purchased four replacement tires. she contacted the tire company and they advised her that they would reimburse her $60 per tire. the failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 500. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 04/04/2010 | 2000 | ||
| Driving down i-5 the weld between the interior part of the wheel rim and the exterior part of the rim broke. our 5th wheel trailer is a 2010, but notice that a recall has been made on some of the 2011 keystone trailers. this is a keystone cougar, not what is shown under the description on page 3 | |||