Keystone Everest 2008
Model Everest made in 2008 by Keystone got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure and tires. There were some recalls concerningequipment and exterior lighting.
Model 2008
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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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V585000 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | from 05/30/2007 to 10/11/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 223 | 12/27/2007 | MFR | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | 12/17/2007 | 12/19/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fifth wheel travel trailers, a liquid propane (lp) line for the slide room may be too close to the tire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause an increased risk of property damage and possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the lp line away from the tire. the recall began on december 27, 2007. owners may contact keystone rv at 1-866-425-4369. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Keystone rv recall no. 07-096.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V371000 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | from 05/01/2007 to 04/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2990 | 08/12/2008 | MFR | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | 07/31/2008 | 07/31/2008 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Keystone is recalling 2,990 my 2008 everest, my 2008-2009 hornet, laredo, sprinter and outback loft fifth wheel and travel trailers for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108 lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the intermediate side marker lights are missing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Pulling a vehicle at night without the proper side marker lighting increases the risk of other motorists not being able to see the vehicle and could possibly result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the missing side marker lights free or charge. the recall began on august 12, 2008. owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kestone recall no. 08-110.customers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 5000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone everest. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the welding on the frame was bent, the cross members were extremely thin and the water holding tank was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a trailer repair facility. the technicians stated the frame needed to be to be straightened and there were braces attached to the water holding tank that was attached to the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 5000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 keystone everest. while parked the contact noticed the welding of the frame was bent, the cross members were extremely thin and the water holding tank was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a trailer repair facility. the technicians stated the frame needed to be to be straightened and there were braces attached to the water holding tank to attach it to the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000. ds | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 2900 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 keystone everest trailer. the tires on the trailer are starting to swell under 5000 miles which were manufacturer by tireco. the tireco tire size was 235/80/r16 and the dot number was 4yb3cq1c1107. the manufacturer of the tires stated that the blowouts have occurred frequently on the tire brand she had on the vehicle and must be given to the manufacturer and inspected before they can be replaced. keystone city rv where the vehicle was purchased stated that they were not aware of the problem. tireco will inspect the tires, but would not commit to providing replacement tires. the contact was informed by another trailer owner that tireco was aware that the gum strip that binds the tire tread to the steel belt on the tires was not placed on the tire when it was manufactured. the failure mileage on the trailer was 2900 and the current mileage was 4800. updated 06/02/10. *lj updated 06/18/10.8jb | |||