Keystone Everest 2003

Model Everest made in 2003 by Keystone got 5 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (wheels). There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
10V521000KEYSTONE RV COMPANYfrom 01/05/2001 to 04/30/2004V (Vehicle)563301/28/2011ODIKEYSTONE RV COMPANY10/27/201010/28/2010
Defect SummaryKeystone 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.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryKeystone 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.
NotesKeystone safety recall no. 10-151.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 .
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03V463000KEYSTONE RV COMPANYfrom 10/01/2002 to 11/30/2002V (Vehicle)3641ODIKEYSTONE RV COMPANY11/12/200311/20/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Corrective SummarySamsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or keystone at 574-535-2100.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).an electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
WHEELS
PE04051KEYSTONE RV COMPANY07/22/200411/23/2004WHEEL SEPARATIONS
 Wheel separations at thor indusries have predominantly occurred in vehicles manufactured by keystone rv.keystone rv has reported 110 separations of steel wheels of 64,727(0.17%) and 15 separations of aluminum wheels of 6,984 produced (0.21%) in recreational vehiclesmanufactured since march 2003.other divisions of thor industries, dutchman (4), thor california (0), thor america (2), komfort corp (2), and airstream (14) have reported fewer wheel separations over a broader time period (since 2000) than keystone rv. since a significant majority (92%) of the wheel separations that have occurred in thor industries vehicles have occurred in keystone rv vehicles, odi will focus investigation activity on these products and open an engineering analysis (ea) at keystone rv to investigate the cause(s) for wheel separations.
EA04032KEYSTONE RV COMPANY11/23/200412/30/2005WHEEL SEPARATIONS05V309000
 On june 20, 2005, keystone rv notified odi of keystone's intention to conduct safety campaign 05v-309 to address 2,668 vehicles consisting of 1,677 my 2004 montana, 550 my 2004 everest, and 441 my 2005 everest vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.this campaign proposes to remove the wheels, inspect the wheel ends for indications of prior loosening and/or other damage, remove paint and other contaminants from the wheel mounting interface, and educate the owner about the importance of checking the torque of the wheel mounting nuts as prescribed in keystone's owner's manual.on september 20, 2005 keystone distributed wheel end servicing information in dvd format to 114,618 owners of non-campaigned vehicles manufactured between may 1, 2003 and sept 1, 2005. although keystone has indicated that they have improved the quality and consistency of the wheel nut installation and torquing, odi is concerned that the need for frequent retorque may be indicative that other currently-unaddressed factors may be involved.odi will close this investigation but continue to closely monitor the wheel separation issue at keystone rv.
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB
EA04032KEYSTONE RV COMPANY11/23/200412/30/2005WHEEL SEPARATIONS05V309000
 On june 20, 2005, keystone rv notified odi of keystone's intention to conduct safety campaign 05v-309 to address 2,668 vehicles consisting of 1,677 my 2004 montana, 550 my 2004 everest, and 441 my 2005 everest vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.this campaign proposes to remove the wheels, inspect the wheel ends for indications of prior loosening and/or other damage, remove paint and other contaminants from the wheel mounting interface, and educate the owner about the importance of checking the torque of the wheel mounting nuts as prescribed in keystone's owner's manual.on september 20, 2005 keystone distributed wheel end servicing information in dvd format to 114,618 owners of non-campaigned vehicles manufactured between may 1, 2003 and sept 1, 2005. although keystone has indicated that they have improved the quality and consistency of the wheel nut installation and torquing, odi is concerned that the need for frequent retorque may be indicative that other currently-unaddressed factors may be involved.odi will close this investigation but continue to closely monitor the wheel separation issue at keystone rv.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
PE04051KEYSTONE RV COMPANY07/22/200411/23/2004WHEEL SEPARATIONS
 Wheel separations at thor indusries have predominantly occurred in vehicles manufactured by keystone rv.keystone rv has reported 110 separations of steel wheels of 64,727(0.17%) and 15 separations of aluminum wheels of 6,984 produced (0.21%) in recreational vehiclesmanufactured since march 2003.other divisions of thor industries, dutchman (4), thor california (0), thor america (2), komfort corp (2), and airstream (14) have reported fewer wheel separations over a broader time period (since 2000) than keystone rv. since a significant majority (92%) of the wheel separations that have occurred in thor industries vehicles have occurred in keystone rv vehicles, odi will focus investigation activity on these products and open an engineering analysis (ea) at keystone rv to investigate the cause(s) for wheel separations.
EA04032KEYSTONE RV COMPANY11/23/200412/30/2005WHEEL SEPARATIONS05V309000
 On june 20, 2005, keystone rv notified odi of keystone's intention to conduct safety campaign 05v-309 to address 2,668 vehicles consisting of 1,677 my 2004 montana, 550 my 2004 everest, and 441 my 2005 everest vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.this campaign proposes to remove the wheels, inspect the wheel ends for indications of prior loosening and/or other damage, remove paint and other contaminants from the wheel mounting interface, and educate the owner about the importance of checking the torque of the wheel mounting nuts as prescribed in keystone's owner's manual.on september 20, 2005 keystone distributed wheel end servicing information in dvd format to 114,618 owners of non-campaigned vehicles manufactured between may 1, 2003 and sept 1, 2005. although keystone has indicated that they have improved the quality and consistency of the wheel nut installation and torquing, odi is concerned that the need for frequent retorque may be indicative that other currently-unaddressed factors may be involved.odi will close this investigation but continue to closely monitor the wheel separation issue at keystone rv.