- The problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Alpine and High Country Montana recreational trailers and 2018-2019 Avalanche and Montana recreational trailers equipped with cargo trays. The rivets that secure the stop bracket to the cargo tray may shear allowing the cargo tray to detach.
- The risk
- If the cargo tray detaches, the tray may hit someone, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Keystone RV has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone RV's customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone RV's number for this recall is 19-347.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Keystone Avalanche Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Keystone Avalanche have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in February 2019 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Avalanche year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Keystone Avalanche recalls 3
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
- 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.
- The problem
- Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Keystone Avalanche recreational trailers, model 370RD. The affected vehicles have an adjustment bolt for the kitchen slide-out that could contact the front tire.
- The risk
- If the bolt contacts the front tire, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the adjustment bolt with a shorter one, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 17-293.
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Keystone Avalanche: every year compared
All Avalanche years2018 Keystone Avalanche vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Keystone Avalanche | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2018 Keystone Keystone | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Cougar | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Keystone Alpine | 3 | 1 | B | 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 Avalanche
Does the 2018 Keystone Avalanche have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Keystone Avalanche: equipment (February 2019); equipment (November 2017); slide-in camper (July 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Keystone Avalanche had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Keystone Avalanche a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Keystone Avalanche 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 Avalanche years have the most complaints?
2022 (2), 2013 (1), 2021 (1). See every Keystone Avalanche year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Keystone Avalanche 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