- The problem
- Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you 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 rv at 574-535-2100.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Keystone Springdale Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Keystone Springdale with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1999 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Springdale year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Keystone Springdale problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Keystone Springdale recalls 2
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
- Vehicle description: travel trailers. Electrical wires were improperly installed and can be pinched between the water tank support cross member and the furnace plenum.
- The risk
- This condition can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the electrical wiring and reroute the wires if necessary.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1998 Keystone Springdale
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Had 3,000 miles on our camper before our trip to colorado. Camper was inspected prior to our trip and tires showed fairly normal wear. It was inspected at wide world rv in wilkes barre pa. Phone 570-825-4553. After returning home from our trip to colorado I had notice the right rear tire on the camper to be worn threw the steel cords on only the inside 20% of the tire. The front one is still like new. However the 2 tires on the right side are worn approx. 40% On the inside 20% of the tire. Upon lifting the...
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trailer there is much more than normal play in the wheels. I'm asuming the bearings wern't assembled properly, but can't gaurentee this. We contacted the company who makes the camper. Intially they respond and assigned someone to take care of me. However, I assume since recieving my letter via mail they have failed to respond to this problem. I did send them a brief discription of my problem via email. I hate to think what would have happended if both tires on one side were to blow, could I have control my vechilce? Could we have lost our lives? I'm actually afraid to use my camper right know, not knowing the problem and having more trouble with getting this corrected if I dare move this camper again. Not sure who makes these axles and on how many different companies may use this style axle. This could become a sever danger to someone elses family.
Trailer brakes working sporadically, now to the point of hardly working at all, one brake found to be not working and never worked. *Cj
Keystone Springdale: every year compared
All Springdale years1998 Keystone Springdale vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Keystone Springdale | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 1998 Keystone Sprinter | 3 | 1 | 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 1998 Keystone Springdale
Does the 1998 Keystone Springdale have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Keystone Springdale: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007); wiring (September 1998). 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 1998 Keystone Springdale?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Keystone Springdale had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 4, 2000 and the latest on October 8, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Keystone Springdale a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Keystone Springdale 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 Springdale years have the most complaints?
2002 (6), 2001 (5), 2005 (4). See every Keystone Springdale year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Keystone Springdale 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