- 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 Sprinter Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Keystone Sprinter with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Sprinter year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Keystone Sprinter problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Keystone Sprinter 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
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1998 Keystone Sprinter
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 keystone sprinter fifth wheel. The contact received a recall notice. Prior to receiving the notice, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had the failure repaired at the cost of $1,000. After receiving the recall notice, the contact called the dealer regarding reimbursement. The dealer agreed to reimburse the contact, but later declined even though his vehicle was included in the recall. The recall number, failure, and vehicle information were unavailable. Updated 3/19/08 *cn the consumer stated everything was available to dometic and refuse to reimburse consumer on recall. Updated 03/19/08 *tr
While driving 45 mph one of the tire tread separated from the travel trailer then blewout, 1998 keystone sprinter travel trailer. *Nm consumer had three incidents with the tire treads separating. All three times consumer replaced the tires with brand new tires and incident still occured when in use.*Sb
Defective suspension caused the trailer to sway while being towed, right front tire blewout and consumer lost control of the entire unit spun sideways and overturned onto roof with trailer turned on its left side. Nlm
Keystone Sprinter: every year compared
All Sprinter years1998 Keystone Sprinter vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Keystone Sprinter | 3 | 1 | C | |
| 1998 Keystone Springdale | 2 | 2 | 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 Sprinter
Does the 1998 Keystone Sprinter have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Keystone Sprinter: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). 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 Sprinter?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), suspension (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Keystone Sprinter had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 25, 2000 and the latest on March 4, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Keystone Sprinter a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Keystone Sprinter 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 Sprinter years have the most complaints?
2002 (5), 1998 (3), 1997 (1). See every Keystone Sprinter year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Keystone Sprinter 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