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2009 Keystone Laredo Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2009 Keystone Laredo with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2008 has 4 and the 2010 has 1.

NHTSA data checked

FFar more problems than a typical Laredo year, for its age

#285 most complained-about 2009 vehicle

Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2009 Keystone Laredo problems

Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

2009 Keystone Laredo recalls 4

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

Equipment

17V7550001,205,997 vehicles affected

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.

Tires: temporary / emergency spare tire

10V0630002,893 vehicles affected

The problem
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 cougar and laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. These vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare tire carriers in particular, the spare tire carriers, when combined with a 16" spare tire and when installed on the bumper of a slide out bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire to fall off.
The risk
If the tire carrier fails causing the tire to come loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage.
The fix
The remedy is to replace the spare tire carrier with a new spare tire carrier free of charge. The safety recall began onmarch 8, 2010. Owners may contact keystone at 1-866-425-4369.

Equipment

09V35400025 vehicles affected

The problem
Keystone rv is recalling certain model year 2009 laredo 301slr fifth wheel vehicles manufactured between september 29, 2008 and february 24, 2009. The exterior side wall ladder mounts may pull loose from the wall during use.
The risk
If the ladder mounts pull loose while someone is on the ladder they could be injured.
The fix
Keystone rv will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 2, 2009. Owners may contact keystone rv toll-free at 1-866-425-4369.

Exterior lighting

08V3710002,990 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

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3 complaints about the 2009 Keystone Laredo

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Wheels & tires

Keystone recreation vehicles for the past few years have been using the goodyear marathon st235 80r 16 e tires. These tire are listed as trailer tires, they fail under normal use. I have had 3 tires 2 years old with less than 10,000 miles blow out in the last 2 months due to tire failure. In my research I have found numerous other keystone recreational vehicle owners having the same heavy failure rate that luckily to this date has not caused loss of life. These failures have caused injuries, and hundreds of thousands dollars of damage. These failures have caused loss of control of vehicles. *Tr

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10350172
Wheels & tires

The spare tire carrier on my 2009 keystone cougar 318 with the bike rack is dragging the ground when I drive over and incline such as a driveway entrance or side street. There is a recall ( nhtsa campaign id number: 10v063000 ) for units with 16 in. Wheels, but not for 15 in. Wheels like I have. I have had the carrier repaired once, but it is damaged again. Also there is no cougar model listed under the keystone manufacturer. *Tr

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10349659
Electrical systemFire

2009 Keystone laredo travel trailer. As I was backing up my trailer to park it, my stabilizing chains pinched the wiring for my breakaway brakes which is mounted on the frame. A fire resulted and burned the wiring. I had to put the fire out to avoid more damage as it was very close to the 2 propane tanks. I had to replace the wiring and run it up under the frame to avoid this from happening again. The positioning of the wires makes it very subjective to further incidences. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10339432

Keystone Laredo: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20133300Wheels & tiresD
20121100Wheels & tiresB
20112700Body, doors & structureF
20101400Wheels & tiresD
20093401Wheels & tiresF
20084400Wheels & tiresF
20074200Wheels & tiresD
20060300-C
20053100Body, doors & structureC
All Laredo years

2009 Keystone Laredo vs rivals

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Questions about the 2009 Keystone Laredo

Does the 2009 Keystone Laredo have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2009 Keystone Laredo: equipment (November 2017); temporary / emergency spare tire (February 2010); equipment (September 2009); exterior lighting (July 2008). 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 2009 Keystone Laredo?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2), electrical system (1).

How many complaints has the 2009 Keystone Laredo had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 22, 2010 and the latest on August 17, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2009 Keystone Laredo a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Keystone Laredo 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.

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What should I do if my 2009 Keystone Laredo 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

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