- The 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
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Keystone Alpine Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Keystone Alpine with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2017 has 1 and the 2019 has 1.
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BFewer problems than a typical Alpine year, for its age
#266 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Keystone Alpine problems
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2018 Keystone Alpine recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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3 complaints about the 2018 Keystone Alpine
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
RV shows early sign of possible frame flex by developing a bulge on the front drivers side slideout area. Keystone was notified and denied warranty participation because unit was outside of the warranty period. Frame flex is a known safety issue on multiple RVs and keystone is aware of this. Keystone has repaired other units due to the safety concern of a crack in the frame jeopardizing the integrity of the RV while being towed. The RV was seen at the dealer who took measurements that are consistent with frame flex.
Shakle bolts holding the springs and axels to the frame are loose and or stripped causing the nut to fall off the shakle bolt and the bolt eventually working its way out of the mounting allowing the axel to shift under the trailer possibly causing an catastophic accident. I was informed to check the bolts from an owner of the same year and make camper. Fortunately, I found one stripped ready to fall off, and 4 loose before my next trip. Unfortunately he lost one of the bolts and his axel cocked sideways and...
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wore out his rear set of tires. I have in my possession the nut that was stripped. These nuts and bolts are a critical part of the safety and suspention of the trailer and need to be properly torqued and checked before they should be allowed on the road.
The power wire to the emergency breakaway switch of a 2018 keystone alpine 3400rs 5th wheel trailer was wired directly to battery power without a fuse or circuit breaker to protect it. Due to another manufacturing problem, that power wire was pinched between the pin box (5th wheel hitch) and the fiberglass front cap of the trailer. The insulation on the wire chafed during travel due to flexing and eventually shorted to the pin box which is chassis ground. As the wire was not fused, it got very hot, melted the insulation on the wire, and melted to other wires in the loom. There was a high potential for a vehicle fire. *Tt *tr *tr
Keystone Alpine: every year compared
All Alpine years2018 Keystone Alpine vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Keystone Alpine | 3 | 1 | B | |
| 2018 Keystone Keystone | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Cougar | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Bullet | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Hideout | 2 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Aspen Trail | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Carbon | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Fuzion | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Keystone Alpine
Does the 2018 Keystone Alpine have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Keystone Alpine: equipment (November 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Keystone Alpine?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Keystone Alpine had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 18, 2018 and the latest on November 21, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Keystone Alpine a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 69 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Keystone Alpine year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Keystone Alpine years have the most complaints?
2022 (10), 2013 (7), 2021 (6). See every Keystone Alpine year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Keystone Alpine has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data