Keystone Sprinter 2008
Model Sprinter made in 2008 by Keystone got 13 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts and structure. There was one recall concerning 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V371000 | KEYSTONE RV COMPANY | from 05/01/2007 to 06/13/2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 144000 | ||
| Seat belt latch cables are broken. the driver's side seat belt latch is attached to the floor with three cables. two are snapped into leaving only one to constrain driver. if the driver wrecks the one cable won't be enough to keep someone from being injured as i'm sure the other cable will snap upon a heavy collision. this van isn't even two years old. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Drivers side door gets stuck in the wide open position. will not close. had to drive this vehicle to a garage with door in this position. the door hinge/bracket had to be cut into. this is the second sprinter to do this. the first was a 2007. | |||
| 05/20/2011 | 144000 | ||
| Seat belt latch cables are broken. the driver's side seat belt latch is attached to the floor with three cables. two are snapped into leaving only one to constrain driver. if the driver wrecks the one cable won't be enough to keep someone from being injured as i'm sure the other cable will snap upon a heavy collision. this van isn't even two years old. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer has a 2008 keystone sprinter copper canyon fifth wheel camper with duro tires that were splitting. *nj the consumer stated 2 more tires were found cracked and split in multiple places. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | MILFORD | 51351 | JOHN'S TIRE SERVICE | 712-338-2465 |