- 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
2007 Keystone Outback Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2007 Keystone Outback with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (6) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2006 has 0 and the 2008 has 0.
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DMore problems than a typical Outback year, for its age
#248 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Keystone Outback problems
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2007 Keystone Outback 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 is recalling 161,250 my 2004-2007 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Keystone is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or keystone at 1-866-425-4369.
- The problem
- On certain travel trailers equipped with tekonsha emergency brake breakaway switches sold by cequent, An electrical switching component may cause the breakaway device to fail or to operate improperly.
- The risk
- In the case of a separation of the trailer from the towing vehicle, a failure of the breakaway switch may prevent the trailer brakes from activating possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the breakaway switches free of charge. These trailers are still located at the keystone rv manufacturing facility or in the possession of dealers.
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8 complaints about the 2007 Keystone Outback
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 keystone outback being hauled by a 2007 nissan titan. The contact noticed a strong odor of chemicals and a burning odor inside the trailer. The contact was able to open the cover and observed flames associated with the refrigerator. The contact was able to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher. The travel trailer was parked with an excess of strong toxic fumes from the refrigerator due to the failure. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign number: 08v325000 (equipment) and was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they may be able to provide a remedy. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not applicable.
Blow out of front right tire on camper resulting in ripping apart the under side. (Insolation; wiring; gas lines and flooring) several feet of fiberglass and aluminum siding blown apart. Tread on tire was totally separated causing the damage. Tires mounted feb 2014 and have approximately 1200 miles on them tires mentioned here: bct jk 42 st 225/75 r 15 hi - run. Tires were properly inflated. There was no road debris and dry. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 keystone outback travel trailer. The vehicle has carlisle usa trail lrf tires, size 225/75/d15 (na). While driving 65 mph, the contact noticed another motorist pointing at his trailer. He pulled over and discovered that the front passenger tire had tread separation. The failure damaged the undercarriage of the trailer, cracked the lp gas line, and destroyed the fender. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 keystone outback. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle swerved all over the road without warning. An independent mechanic stated that the vehicle was equipped with inadequate components. The components consisted of the rims, axles, brakes, and tires. The trailer weight rating and rear axle weight were not permissible to the recommended standards. The trailer is in the process of being repaired. The vin and mileages were unavailable.
Dometic rv refrigerator recall 08e-032 I can not get dometic to give the name of a dealer who will do this recall. As this is a fire hazard recall, I am concerned. The dealers on their website in my area will not do it. I have called 4 of the dealers listed in this area, and none will do the recall work. I have also called the dometic hotline to get information as to where to get the work done. They were going to call me back with a location. I have yet to hear from them. I gave them my mailing address,...
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phone number, and e-mail address, so they have a way to contact me. Quite frankly, form what some of the dealers told me, they are not doing the work because dometic will not pay then enough time to do it. Please advise me where to go from here, as I am at a dead end with dometic. Thank you, glenn burton *tr
Tires are on a 2007 keystone travel trailer. After 6 months and 500 miles the sidewalls on the tires were cracking. It is now 1.5 Years, and a total of 600 miles and the cracking is severe, and the tires are showing separation where the namebrand and size are stamped. In outback forum online, many people are experiencing the same problems, including tire failure and blowouts. The keystone dealers give you a number to call, the distributor tireco. They offer replacements if you complain without hesitation. ...
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But the product has not been recalled. The consumer still has to pay for the mounting and balancing. They all know these tires are bad, but no one will issue a recall. Why?? Please investigate before someone is hurt or killed. I have lodged a complaint with keystone rv and tireco (800-937-9433). They are milestar tires. I don't know the maker as the distributor won't tell me. *Tr
Purchased a new 2007 outback by keystone travel trailer in april 2007. When the trailer was taken out of storage this spring, all four tires were very badly cracked to the point of serious hazard if used on the road. Tires were manufactured in 2007 and less than 1,000 miles on them. I have taken pictures of the tires and can mail them to you. *Tr
My wife was traveling westbound on i-70 through denver at 55mph, and I was following behind her. One of the milestar trailer tires - st205/75d-14 started smoking and immediately exploded. These tires are on our 2007 keystone outback camping trailer (21'). Dot 5ykc tci 4906,dot 5ykc tci 3306, dot 5ykc tci 2906 *tr
Keystone Outback: every year compared
All Outback years2007 Keystone Outback vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Keystone Outback | 8 | 3 | D | |
| 2007 Keystone Montana | 10 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Keystone Cougar | 9 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Keystone Everest | 8 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Keystone Laredo | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Keystone Challenger | 3 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Keystone Mountaineer | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Keystone Montana-Mountaineer | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Keystone NRG | 1 | 3 | - | 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 2007 Keystone Outback
Does the 2007 Keystone Outback have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Keystone Outback: equipment (November 2017); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008); trailer hitches (June 2006). 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 2007 Keystone Outback?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (6), equipment & accessories (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Keystone Outback had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 28, 2007 and the latest on August 31, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Keystone Outback a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Keystone Outback 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 Outback years have the most complaints?
2007 (8), 2005 (5), 2011 (4). See every Keystone Outback year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Keystone Outback 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